Blue Bird Corporation Fort Valley , GA 31030
Posted 4 weeks ago
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 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's 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 Manager, 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, make vs. buy analysis, process instructions, and technical support for the timely implementation of engineering changes
Accountable for achieving goals and objectives for the Mfg Engineering group and Operations organization.
Utilize PLM system including reviewing product design changes and assess manufacturing impact
Recognize labor impact with process/design changes and implement plans with little impact to Mfg departments.
Develop business cases, write AFEs for funding procurement
Develop process changes/improvements using SPC, PFMEA, and control plans
Utilize root cause analysis methodology to solving 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/Mfg 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
EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Accredited University required
Minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing, automotive preferred
Past experience in Production Supervision a plus
Must possess excellent planning and organization skills
Competent user of MS Office products
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
Must be able to work with diverse workforce
Weekends and travel as required
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's winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Candidates for this position must be legally 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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