Technical Designer, Body Seat Plan

Blue Bird Corporation•Fort Valley, GA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Process Control Group, this role will serve as the critical bridge between the dealer requested body and seat plan configurations and final production. You are responsible for turning dealer requests into detailed, manufacturable vehicles that meet stringent safety and performance standards.

Requirements

Some proficiency in CAD systems (e.g., AutoCAD, NX, 3DX, Inventor) and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with the product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, Blue Birds internal systems such as the ordering system, and options database.
Strong understanding of the school bus body design and seat installation.
Ability to perform complex mathematical computations and analyze technical data to prevent and resolve any production, sales, and engineering issues.
Familiarity with industry-specific safety standards. (FMVSS/CMVSS)
High school diploma or equivalent with degree in Industrial Engineering Design or a related technical field preferred.
2+ Years experience as a product or part designer, required
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance and resolutions
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.
Flexible workspaces and work hours to help you unleash the best you.
Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Create detailed 2D drawings of bus body and seat configurations such as exterior and interior layouts using software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or 3DX when required.
Review initial requests to identify and resolve potential manufacturing and/or spec issues, ensuring units can be produced.
Work with engineering on the creation of prototypes and testing.
Partner with engineering, quality assurance, sales, and production teams to troubleshoot production and customer issues and implement design improvements.
Work closely with external suppliers to create seat plan kits that are outside of the Blue Bird systems.