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.   

We are pleased to share that we have a career opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager as a strategic part of the Blue Bird Production Engineering Team.    

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Manufacturing Engineering,  this role is responsible for directing the activities of Manufacturing Engineering in an efficient manner for the desired quality and quantity of work. You will ensure that product designs, specifications, facilities and labor are maximized to improve the manufacturability at the lowest cost for all products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the Manufacturing engineering team in optimizing production support, cost reduction, line presentation of material, lean manufacturing improvements, process development and corrective action support
• 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
• Work within an ISO 9000 quality system and produce documentation acceptable to the customer
• Utilize fiscal responsibility in manufacturing process, equipment/tooling procurement, and travel
• Hold employees and support functions accountable for achieving objectives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Balanced, dynamic, methodical approach; good work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct
• Must demonstrate leadership, conflict resolution skills; assertiveness, motivational and positive attitude; foster teamwork
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; administrative and financial skills, excellent problem solver; able to interact with personnel at all levels
• Must possess excellent planning, organization, and leadership skills

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering field required; Masters level preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Competent user of MS Office products including Project

*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’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.  

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.