What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Manufacturing Engineering position at Blue Bird?
Transforming Student Transportation Through Innovation
At Blue Bird, we're proud to be a technology leader and innovator of school buses since our 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. We're the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with over 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold.
We're transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. As an Engineering intern at Blue Bird, you'll engage in a variety of work experiences applying your theoretical knowledge to real-world business challenges.
At Blue Bird, we're proud to be a technology leader and innovator of school buses since our 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. We're the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with over 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold.
We're transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. As an Engineering intern at Blue Bird, you'll engage in a variety of work experiences applying your theoretical knowledge to real-world business challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete basic engineering tasks related to time studies, optimize floor layout, and process mapping.
- Under the supervision of an experienced engineer, perform analysis on existing processes and workstations.
- Engage in projects and/or studies that promote continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Identify inefficiencies and come up with Lean solutions; update work instructions and Job Element Sheet (JES).
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:
- Able to work full-time (40 hours/week) for a 15-week period beginning May 19, 2025 - September 5, 2025.
- Familiarity with CAD software; CATIA preferred.
- Ability to work semi-autonomously with appropriate guidance and direction.
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Jr., or Sr. student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the start of the internship assignment.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
