Impactful Summer Internship: Engineering & Operations

Blue Bird Brand; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Bird offers a Summer Internship Program designed to build a sustainable pipeline of entry-level talent. High-potential interns may progress to Blue Bird’s FDLP leadership pathway.

Interns will complete meaningful work and a final project presentation to leadership, with performance guiding future opportunities. Intern placements are available across Human Resources, Operations, Commercial, Engineering, and IT, including Talent Acquisition, Manufacturing, Sales, Design, Electrical, and more.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree aligned to one of the functional areas listed above.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the start of the internship assignment.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work that supports department goals in a fast-paced, purpose-driven manufacturing and business environment.
• Support process improvement, problem-solving, and operational efficiency using data, observation, and collaboration.
• Participate in a core functional assignment and a special project that delivers measurable value to the business.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to peers, mentors, and leaders (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset by asking smart questions, learning quickly, and adapting to feedback.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and safe work practices, especially when supporting plant, production, or operational environments.
• Showcase learnings obtained during the internship program by presenting outcomes of key projects to members of the Leadership Team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data gathering

Time management

Cross-team collaboration

Curiosity and improvement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree aligned to relevant area

Minimum GPA 3.0

Job description

Blue Bird offers a Summer Internship Program designed to build a sustainable pipeline of entry-level talent. High-potential interns may progress to Blue Bird’s FDLP leadership pathway.

Interns will complete meaningful work and a final project presentation to leadership, with performance guiding future opportunities. Intern placements are available across Human Resources, Operations, Commercial, Engineering, and IT, including Talent Acquisition, Manufacturing, Sales, Design, Electrical, and more.