Technical Designer, Body Seat Plan

Blue Bird Fort Valley
402 Blue Bird Blvd
Fort Valley, GA 31030, USA

About Blue Bird Corporation

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  .

Reporting to the Manager, Process Control Group, this role will serve as the critical bridge between the dealer requested body and seat plan configurations and final production. You are responsible for turning dealer requests into detailed, manufacturable vehicles that meet stringent safety and performance standards.

• Technical Specification & Drafting:
  Create detailed 2D drawings of bus body and seat configurations such as exterior and interior layouts using software like AutoCAD, Solid Works, or 3DX when required.
• Feasibility & Optimization:
  Review initial requests to identify and resolve potential manufacturing and/or spec issues, ensuring units can be produced.
• Prototyping & Testing:
  Work with engineering on the creation of prototypes and testing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with engineering, quality assurance, sales, and production teams to troubleshoot production and customer issues and implement design improvements.
• Vendor & Supply Coordination:
  Work closely with external suppliers to create seat plan kits that are outside of the Blue Bird systems.

• Software Mastery:
  Some proficiency in CAD systems (e.g., AutoCAD, NX, 3DX, Inventor) and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with the product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, Blue Birds internal systems such as the ordering system, and options database.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of the school bus body design and seat installation.
• Problem-Solving:
  Ability to perform complex mathematical computations and analyze technical data to prevent and resolve any production, sales, and engineering issues.
• Compliance Expertise:
  Familiarity with industry-specific safety standards. (FMVSS/CMVSS)

• High school diploma or equivalent with degree in Industrial Engineering Design or a related technical field preferred.
• 2+ Years experience as a product or part designer.
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance and resolutions.
• 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 work spaces and work hours to help you unleash the best you.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment and production environment.
• Must work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise.
• Fast-paced production area with moving objects and sheet metal.
• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• You must wear appropriate PPE…