Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment Specialist, Quality Systems

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis (single and double-deck buses), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.

• Be 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
• Registered pension plan with generous company match
• Passionate about creatinga 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
• We are proudly named one of Manitoba’s Top 25 employers

• 7+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Quality Systems, or Operational Excellence; 10+ years preferred
• Deep understanding of Quality Management Systems, CAPA, root cause analysis, containment, and traceability processes
• Experience evaluating supplier quality systems and conducting supplier assessments or audits
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, process controls, and preventive quality practices
• Ability to distinguish documented quality systems from actual operational performance
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or comparable quality standards
• Experience within complex manufacturing environments
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 50%

• →Conduct on-site supplier assessments of quality management systems and process controls
• →Evaluate quality systems, procedures, controls, performance metrics, and record management practices
• →Assess Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) processes, root cause investigation methodologies, and corrective action effectiveness
• →Review traceability systems, inspection methods, testing programs, calibration systems, and nonconforming material controls
• →Evaluate Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) processes, control plans, process flows, standard work instructions, and change management practices
• →Validate alignment between documented quality systems and actual shop-floor execution
• →Identify recurring defects, systemic quality risks, and control weaknesses
• →Assess audit programs, management review processes, and quality objective deployment
• →Support supplier development initiatives and corrective action follow-up
• →Provide evidence-based recommendations for quality system improvements
• →Contribute quality findings to overall supplier readiness evaluations and risk assessments
• →Communicate assessment findings clearly to both suppliers and internal stakeholders