Manufacturing Engineer

Blue Bird Corporation; Fort Valley, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

401k with match

Job summary

Blue Bird Fort Valley is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, plan improvements, and drive safety, quality, and delivery performance. You will support production lines, develop tooling, labor standards, and document changes to meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes engineering changes, PFMEA, SPC, and control plans, with collaboration across Manufacturing and Operations in a high-energy plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Accredited University required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident; authorized to work in the United States with proof at hire

Responsibilities

• Production line technical support and tooling provision
• Implement engineering changes with minimal manufacturing impact
• Meet goals for Manufacturing Engineering group and Operations
• Review product design changes using PLM and assess manufacturing impact
• Document and report work activity
• Develop process changes using SPC, PFMEA and control plans
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Produce documentation for ISO 9000 quality system

Skills

Production line technical support

Tools, routers, labor standards

AFEs (CAPEX)

SPC PFMEA control plans

Root cause analysis

ISO 9000 documentation

MS Office

Engineering prints/drawings

Program management

Measurement equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM system

MS Office

Job description

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

Description

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, visitwww.blue-bird.com .

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Accredited University required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

WE VALUE

• 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 communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Flexible workspaces and work hours that help you unleash the best you.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives

INCLUDES

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

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. 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. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. 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 or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Experience

Required

2 years:

2 years: Experience in manufacturing

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