Electrical engineering manufacturing

We're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility.

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.

At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, which guides our daily actions and long-term planning, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.

Position Summary
We’re looking for an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and play a key role in ensuring our plant meets its Delivery, Cost, Quality, and Safety goals. In this role, you’ll be hands‑on in supporting production, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering projects from concept to introduction in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with experience in vehicle manufacturing who thrives in a hands‑on setting and wants to grow their career while contributing to a leading organization!

What You Will Do

Champion safety by introducing and ensuring adherence to safe working practices

Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, and quality

Support production flow by troubleshooting and resolving electrical and process issues on the manufacturing line and production floor

Perform electrical troubleshooting on vehicles, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions

Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to support assembly, diagnostics, and process improvements

Standardize and optimise operations through developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safe Working Practices, and line build documentation

Lead and support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), ensuring accurate implementation and documentation of design and process changes

Enhance production efficiency with effective workstation and line layouts, takt charts, time studies, kit lists, and travel documents

Collaborate with teams by attending line support meetings, escalating and resolving issues, and assisting with build hour reviews

Provide technical expertise in tools, equipment procurement, and process monitoring

Deliver results that meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support long‑term operational success

What You Need To Be Successful

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent technical education/experience)

3-5 years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within vehicle manufacturing (e.g., buses, automotive, heavy equipment, RVs, or similar industries)

Strong background in electrical engineering and electrical systems troubleshooting (essential)

Experience working directly on vehicles within a production or manufacturing setting

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings

Experience supporting or leading Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) within a production environment

Experience conducting time studies and applying process optimisation techniques

Proven track record of process analysis and continuous improvement projects

Experience with Lean tools and structured problem‑solving methodologies

Strong communication, organisational, and presentation skills, with the ability to work across all business levels

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams

Familiarity with systems such as QPulse or Syspro (a plus but not required)

Why Join Us

Competitive compensation and benefit package

401(k) plan with company match

On‑the‑job training provided in a continuous learning environment

Advancement opportunities with a growing company

Apart of a team who is leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility

Legal Disclaimer
Alexander Dennis is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.

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