Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team designs, engineers and manufactures school buses with a focus on safety, reliability, and durability. 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

We are pleased to share 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. 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.

• 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
• Work within an ISO 9000 quality system and produce documentation acceptable to the customer
• Document and report work activity
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Balanced, dynamic, methodical approach; good work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct
• 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.)
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Competent user of MS Office products

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Accredited University required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing
• Must be a US citizen, authorized to work in the United States

• CAD experience, preferred
• Past experience in Production Supervision a plus
• 5 years automotive experience preferred

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
• Must be able to work with diverse workforce
• Weekends and travel as required

• 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 convey complex details clearly
• Flexible work spaces and work hours that help you unleash your best
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing stakeholder needs while delivering corporate objectives

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k with match
• 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. 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 and be authorized to work in the United States.