Chassis Design Engineering Manager – ICE Powertrain Lead

Socket.dev; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued Professional Development

Health, dental & vision insurance

14 paid holidays

401k matching

Job summary

Blue Bird Corporation seeks a Chassis Design Engineering Manager to oversee the Chassis Engineering Design group and ensure robust, cost-effective designs for ICE powertrain and chassis systems across multiple concurrent projects.

You will supervise a team of engineers, develop validation plans, and collaborate with internal functions to hit quality, schedule, and budget targets while advancing future programs in line with corporate strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 10+ years of automotive, commercial truck or bus engineering experience.
• 2+ years of Engineering Supervisor experience.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident with work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Chassis Engineering Design group for ICE powertrain and chassis systems.
• Direct supervision of salaried design engineers and multiple projects.
• Develop requirements, BOMs, validation plans, and product launches.
• Serve as technical SME for ICE powertrain and emissions tech.
• Ensure designs meet federal, state, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with other functions to meet quality, budget, and schedule goals.
• Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement activities.
• Coach and evaluate team members, set goals and provide feedback.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and best practices to improve designs.

Skills

Technical communication

DFMEA

8D problem solving

RTVM

Interface Diagrams

Vehicle manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Supplier collaboration

Engineering release processes

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

DFMEA

8D problem solving

RTVM

Interface Diagrams

Job description

Blue Bird Corporation seeks a Chassis Design Engineering Manager to oversee the Chassis Engineering Design group and ensure robust, cost-effective designs for ICE powertrain and chassis systems across multiple concurrent projects.

You will supervise a team of engineers, develop validation plans, and collaborate with internal functions to hit quality, schedule, and budget targets while advancing future programs in line with corporate strategy.