Intern, Engineering Chassis & EV

Blue Bird Corporation • Fort Valley, GA

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About The Position

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, visit www.blue-bird.com. We are hiring for our summer internship program seeking leading talent that shares our passion of purpose, innovation and creation. Come choose your seat on our bus and apply your classroom learnings in a fast paced, purpose-driven and ever evolving organization.

Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Able to work full-time (40 hours/week) for a 12-week period beginning May 27, 2024 - August 16, 2024.
• Junior, Senior or Graduate level student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Ability to work semi-autonomously with appropriate guidance and direction.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the start of the internship assignment.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete basic engineering tasks related to product design, analysis, testing, integration and systems engineering for the chassis and powertrain teams.
• Under the supervision of an experienced engineer, perform analysis on existing products; assist in the design and development of future products; perform analysis on both completed and future launches; and conduct quality assurance on system safety, launch and production operations.
• Engage in projects and/or studies that promote continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Showcase learnings obtained during the internship program by presenting outcomes of key projects to members of the Engineering leadership team and/or members of Blue Bird's Executive Leadership Team.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree