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 Birds complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.
We are pleased to share that we have 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.
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 EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Engineering from Accredited University required
Minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing
Must be a US citizen, authorized to work in the United States
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:
Continued Professional Development
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. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
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