What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Frontrunner Bus Group, Inc.?
Position Summary:
Frontrunner Bus Group is a rapidly growing bus manufacturing company based in Billerica, Massachusetts. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to support the development and production of Frontrunner’s minibus product line.
Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems and wiring harnesses used in Frontrunner buses. This role will support electrical integration from design through production, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
The Electrical Engineer will collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service teams to support manufacturing operations, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive continuous product improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and support the development of electrical systems and wiring harnesses used in Frontrunner buses.
- Ensure electrical system design and installation comply with applicable FMVSS/CMVSS and other regulatory standards.
- Create and maintain as-built wiring schematics and electrical documentation for all bus configurations using CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD).
- Provide engineering support to production, quality assurance, and customer service teams to resolve technical issues and improve product reliability.
- Develop and maintain assembly work instructions for electrical installation in bus production.
- Work closely with vendors and suppliers on electrical components, design changes, and technical issues.
- Support manufacturing process improvements and assist with troubleshooting production-related problems.
- Analyze technical issues and implement corrective actions to improve product performance and manufacturability.
- Provide recommendations for product and process improvements.
- Assist in training production staff on proper electrical installation and assembly procedures.
- Participate in bid preparation and proposal reviews, providing technical documentation and engineering input.
- Support engineering change management and documentation updates as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the automotive, vehicle manufacturing, or transportation industry.
- Experience using CAD design software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD for electrical schematics and documentation.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, wiring harness design, and vehicle electrical integration.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) is preferred.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.