Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Process Excellence

Blue Bird Corporation; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k matching

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley, GA is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead technical vision and a high-performing engineering team. This role focuses on resolving manufacturing bottlenecks and ensuring safety standards while delivering scalable manufacturing solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Engineering, with 10+ years in manufacturing engineering and at least 5 years in leadership roles. A commitment to safety and reliability is paramount, along with expertise in process optimization and CapEx management.

Qualifications

• Expert in line balancing and process development.
• Strong leadership abilities with an empathetic style.
• Proficient in capital expenditure oversight and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians.
• Architect the manufacturing strategy for new product launches.
• Spearhead lean manufacturing initiatives to drive cost reductions.

Skills

Process Optimization

CapEx Management

Project Management

Technical Software

Cross-Functional Collaboration

People Management & Conflict Resolution

Communication & Organization

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience

5+ years of relevant professional leadership experience

Job description

Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley, GA is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead technical vision and a high-performing engineering team. This role focuses on resolving manufacturing bottlenecks and ensuring safety standards while delivering scalable manufacturing solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Engineering, with 10+ years in manufacturing engineering and at least 5 years in leadership roles. A commitment to safety and reliability is paramount, along with expertise in process optimization and CapEx management.