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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 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. 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 SummaryReporting to the SVP, Lean Transformation & Quality, this role is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of Fabrication Manufacturing Engineering in an efficient manner for the desired quality and quantity of work in support of the operations Director of Fabrication. You will ensure that product designs, specifications, facilities and labor are maximized to improve the manufacturability ensuring the highest quality at the lowest cost for all products.Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead fabrication manufacturing engineering in developing then implementing production support, cost reduction, line presentation of material, lean manufacturing improvements, process flow improvement initiatives and corrective action support
- Serve as fabrication department technical support
- Participate in approval of all new products with operations through an initial sample inspection report (ISIR) investigation and ensure all metrics are met prior to implementation
- Utilize product lifecycle management (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 manufacturing departments
- Develop business cases, create authorizations for expenditures for funding procurement
- Lead continuous process improvement efforts using statistical process control (SPC), process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), and control plans
- Work with Production & Quality team to analyze, resolve and respond to manufacturing issues
- Assure that resources are available to 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
- Establish accountability and goals for the Manufacturing Engineering team to be used in annual performance appraisals
- Hold employees and support functions accountable for achieving objectives
- Utilize fiscal responsibility in manufacturing process, equipment/tooling procurement, and travel
- Will be working within an ISO 9000 quality system and produce documentation acceptable to the customer
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
- Basic understanding of metal fabrication processing, required capital equipment and shop control principles
- Must have proven track record of leadership capabilities based on career progression
- Must possess excellent planning and organization skills
- Experience in identifying and procuring tooling and capital equipment to meet organizational needs
- Strong background in Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) strategies and Quality Assurance (QA) initiatives
- Competent user of MS Office products including Project
Basic Education And Experience Required
- Must have Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Accredited University
- Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing, automotive preferred
- All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
Preferred Experience
- Past experience in Production Supervision, a plus
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 vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching
- The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Blue Bird is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.Seniority level
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
Job function
- Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
- IndustriesMotor Vehicle Manufacturing
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