Manufacturing Engineer

Blue Bird Careers•Fort Valley, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Bird is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their Production Engineering Team. This role is responsible for optimizing production manufacturing processes through the leadership of complex, cross-functional improvements that impact safety, quality, labor, throughput, and delivery. The position requires operating with autonomy as a project owner, leading projects from problem definition through sustainment. The role also supports technical direction and mentors early-career engineers to elevate overall team capability. Blue Bird is a technology leader and innovator of school buses, recognized for safety, reliability, and durability, and is a proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.

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.