Manufacturing Engineering Co-op Student

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING CO-OP
PEMBINA, ND, USA
4-Month Co-op Term, Paid, On-Site

Motor Coach Industries ("MCI") is North America's public and private market motor coach leader, offering the all-time best-selling luxury motor coaches and workhorse commuter coaches, and brand new zero-emission luxury, high- and low-floor commuter coaches, designed on MCI's legendary J Series and D Series platforms. MCI is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, and operates two world-class, award-winning bus manufacturing facilities and six service centers. Building on over 90 years of experience manufacturing motor coaches, MCI actively supports more than 20,500 vehicles across North America, with nearly half of all motor coaches in service in the United States and Canada built by MCI.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op Student, you will work closely with our production team to provide technical support across various stages of the coach build process, including concept, prototype, pilot, and production builds. You'll assist with design changes, accuracy audits, and continuous improvement events to help ensure our coaches meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and performance.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world's electrification of mass mobility solutions.
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assist with the first and subsequent builds of new systems or revisions to existing systems.
• Support production planning to ensure readiness for upcoming builds.
• Provide routing and assembly sequences for components through the subassembly and coach assembly line.
• Prepare and propose design changes or revisions to improve current designs.
• Identify and implement cost reduction projects to lower overall production costs.
• Conduct audits to measure the accuracy of bills of materials and routings, identifying root causes of inaccuracies.
• Review and recommend tooling and fixtures to enhance the assembly process.
• Research and introduce new manufacturing practices or technologies.
• Prepare production documentation (procedures, work instructions, visual aids) to ensure builds meet design and customer specifications.
• Participate in problem-solving meetings and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, value stream mapping).

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Actively pursuing or completed certification as a Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineer or Engineering Technologist.
• Preferably some experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong self-motivation with minimal supervision and process-oriented thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD or CAD/CAM software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in a manufacturing setting.

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

Leveraging 450 years of combined expertise, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility globally. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, we meet today's urban demands for connected, clean, and scalable smart mobility solutions. Discover more about our vision at www.nfigroup.com, www.mcicoach.com , and our partner brands.

MCI is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.