Manufacturing Engineer

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

We are pleased to share that we have a career opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer as a strategic part of the Blue Bird Production Engineering Team.  With a focus on the Three Blue Bird Foundational Objectives: Take Care of Employees: Delight Customers & Dealers: Deliver Profitable Growth. This role will drive functional excellence and continuous improvement.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Director, this role is responsible for optimizing production manufacturing processes through developing, planning, and implementing improvements that positively impact safety, quality, labor, and delivery utilizing engineering principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production line technical support


• Provide necessary tooling, routers, labor standards, raw material structure, process instructions, and technical support for the timely implementation of engineering changes


• Accountable for achieving goals and objectives for the Manufacturing Engineering group and Operations organization.


• Utilize PLM (Product Life-Cycle Manager) system including reviewing product design changes and assess manufacturing impact


• Recognize labor impact with process/design changes and implement plans with little impact to Manufacturing departments.


• Develop business cases, write AFEs (CAPEX) for funding procurement


• Develop process changes/improvements using SPC, PFMEA, and control plans


• Utilize root cause analysis methodology to solve manufacturing issues


• Will be working within an ISO 9000 quality system and produce documentation acceptable to the customer


• Document and report work activity


• Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Balanced, dynamic, methodical approach; good work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct


• Must demonstrate positive attitude; foster teamwork; responsive to customer/Manufacturing issues


• Effective written and verbal communication skills; administrative and financial skills, excellent problem solver; able to interact with personnel in other organizations.


• Ability to read and understand Engineering prints/drawings


• Bus Body and Chassis assembly


• Program management and launch


• Use of measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.)


• Must possess excellent planning and organization skills


• Competent user of MS Office products

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Accredited University required


• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing


• Must be a US citizen, authorized to work in the United States.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• CAD experience, preferred


• Past experience in Production Supervision a plus


• 5 years automotive experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise


• Must be able to work with diverse workforce


• Weekends and travel as required

WE VALUE

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance


• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.


• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.


• Ability to influence stakeholders


• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.


• Flexible workspaces and work hours that help you unleash the best you.


• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

INCLUDES

• Continued Professional Development


• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k with match

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings.  Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. 

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