What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at Blue Bird?

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 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. 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.

JOB SUMMARY

Optimizing production manufacturing processes through developing, planning, and implementing improvements that positively impact safety, quality, labor, and delivery utilizing engineering principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Production line technical support
Provide necessary tooling, routers, labor standards, raw material structure, make vs. buy analysis, process instructions, and technical support for the timely implementation of engineering changes
Accountable for achieving goals and objectives for the Mfg Engineering group and Operations organization.
Utilize PLM system including reviewing product design changes and assess manufacturing impact
Recognize labor impact with process / design changes and implement plans with little impact to Mfg departments.
Develop business cases, write AFEs for funding procurement
Develop process changes / improvements using SPC, PFMEA, and control plans
Utilize root cause analysis methodology to solving manufacturing issues
Will be working within an ISO 9000 quality system and produce documentation acceptable to the customer
Must possess excellent planning and organization skills
Document and report work activity

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

Balanced, dynamic, methodical approach; good work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct

Must demonstrate positive attitude; foster teamwork; responsive to customer / Mfg issues

Effective written and verbal communication skills; administrative and financial skills, excellent problem solver; able to interact with personnel in other organizations.

Ability to read and understand Engineering prints / drawings

Bus and Chassis assembly

Program management and launch

Competent user of MS Office products including Project

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Accredited University

Minimum 7 years' experience in manufacturing, automotive preferred

Past experience in Production Supervision a plus

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Past experience in Production Supervision a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise

Weekends and Travel as required

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Able to meet Engineering Standards and Procedures

Successful project completion

Must meet established department goals

Must work within budgetary boundaries

WE VALUE

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.

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.

INCLUDES

Continued Professional Development

Benefits including medical, dental and eye insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k with match

Blue Bird's winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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