Blue Bird Corporation · 7 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Fort Valley, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlue Bird Corporation is a technology leader and innovator of school buses, focusing on safety, reliability, and durability. The Experienced Manufacturing Engineer will optimize production processes through leadership of cross-functional improvements and mentor early-career engineers.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingAutomotiveConsumer
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the Manufacturing Engineering line technical support for an assigned production area or value stream; accountable for sustained performance results
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 to review design changes, complete manufacturing impact assessments, and drive implementation execution (timing, risk, labor, tooling, documentation)
Independently identify, prioritize, and lead a pipeline of improvements with measurable KPI impact (scrap/rework reduction, cycle time, labor hours, downtime, safety risk reduction)
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
Ensure work is compliant within an ISO 9000 quality system; produce documentation acceptable to the internal customer
Document, communicate, and report project progress and KPI outcomes to plant leadership; present clear recommendations
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Accredited University required
Minimum 5 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Balanced, dynamic, methodical approach; good work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct
Must demonstrate positive attitude; foster teamwork; responsive to customer/Manufacturing issues
Demonstrated ability to operate as an area owner with minimal direction; strong accountability for results and sustainment
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 interpret Engineering prints/drawings; translate design intent into manufacturing execution
Working knowledge of 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
Preferred
CAD experience, preferred
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvements impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost; including sustainment/standardization
Past experience in Production Supervision a plus
5 years automotive experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
14 paid holidays
Vacation time
401k with match
Company
Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C and D school buses in a variety of options and configurations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$196.9MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-11Grant· $80M
2023-09-11Post Ipo Secondary· $52.5M
2022-11-28Post Ipo Debt· $60M
Leadership Team
John Wyskiel
President & CEO
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