Sr. Chassis & Vehicle Integration Engineer

Blue Bird Corporation•Troy, MI

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Integration & Vehicle Architecture Engineer is the critical technical owner of vehicle-level integration and architecture definition across Blue Bird platforms. This role is responsible for establishing the structural, spatial, and functional framework that governs how all major vehicle systems interact, integrate, and perform. Operating at the intersection of chassis, body, powertrain, and electrical systems, this role drives critical architecture decisions that directly impact vehicle performance, manufacturability, cost and serviceability. This role requires a highly experienced engineer who can operate with autonomy, define structure in ambiguous environments, and lead cross-functional teams through complex technical trade-offs under aggressive timelines.

Requirements

Deep understanding of vehicle system architecture and cross-domain integration (mechanical, electrical, thermal)
Proven ability to resolve complex packaging and interface challenges across multiple systems
Strong decision-making capability in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with competing priorities
Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams without formal authority
Experience working with external Tier 1s, vendors and suppliers in a technical integration capacity.
Proficiency in CAD/PLM tools (e.g., CATIA) for layout, sectioning, and integration validation.
Working knowledge of DFMEA and design for manufacturability/serviceability principles.
Demonstrated experience in vehicle integration, system architecture, or platform development at a vehicle platform level.
Proven experience owning complex packaging and integration challenges across multiple vehicle systems
Experience supporting programs through prototype builds and production launch.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, automotive, or systems engineering.
5+ years in automotive or commercial vehicle manufacturing, with a focus on product design or component packaging.
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Nice To Haves

Experience with body-on-chassis or stripped chassis vehicle platforms in commercial or medium-duty applications
Experience integrating externally sourced large assemblies or working with incomplete vehicle OEMs.
Background in defining or rebuilding product and system requirements in low-structure environments.
Experience developing and managing system-level artifacts (e.g., interface definitions, architecture models).
Advanced degree in engineering or related field.
Experience in electric or alternative powertrain vehicle integration (HV systems, batteries, thermal).

Responsibilities

Define and own the vehicle architecture from a blank slate, establishing system boundaries, interfaces, and design rules that determine how the vehicle comes together.
Own the full vehicle package and envelope, driving integration across all systems and resolving conflicts to deliver a manufacturable, serviceable, and high-performance design.
Lead the integration of externally sourced assembly systems into Blue Bird platforms, defining how body, electrical, and propulsion systems interface in a production-ready architecture.
Own the Digital Mock-Up (DMU) process as the primary integration control, leading reviews, enforcing standards, and ensuring clash-free, build-ready designs before physical validation.
Establish and manage system interfaces across all domains, ensuring clear ownership, compatibility, and traceability throughout development.
Create and own product and system requirements from the ground up, transforming loosely defined or legacy designs into clear, actionable frameworks that support rapid development and high-quality decision-making.
Drive trade-offs across performance, cost, weight, manufacturability, and serviceability. Make fast, high-quality decisions with incomplete information.
Align engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. Resolve conflicts with clear technical direction and accountability for outcomes.
Work directly with key vendors and suppliers to define requirements, resolve constraints, and ensure system compatibility.
Lead integration from prototype builds through launch, quickly diagnosing issues and driving practical, scalable solutions.
Ensure designs support efficient assembly, production scalability, and field serviceability.
Create structure where none exists. Define processes, drive execution, and deliver results in a fast-moving, evolving environment.