Manufacturing Engineer Intern

New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern, you will support day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment. You’ll collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to improve processes, maintain documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Support manufacturing engineering projects and daily operations as assigned
• Assist in achieving production and operational performance metrics
• Maintain accurate records and updates in manufacturing logs and systems
• Help design, specify, or improve tooling, equipment, and workstations
• Assist with layout planning for production areas, including inventory and workflow optimization
• Update and maintain standard work instructions and documentation
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g., 5S, value stream mapping, setup reduction)
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and team-based problem solving
• Conduct process observations to ensure consistency, efficiency, and standardization
• Support material review processes, including assisting with non-conforming material disposition
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proactive, dependable, and eager to learn
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and measurement tools is a plus
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• May require standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting
• Ability to remain active for extended periods

Benefits

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility.
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401K with generous company match.
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024) .
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies.

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at  ,  ,  ,  nfi.parts ,  ,  arbocsv.com , and  carfaircomposites.com .

New Flyer 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.