Hiring: Manufacturing Engineer Company: Blue Bird Corporation Location: Fort Valley, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:01:43 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Cargo, Microsoft Office, Product Lifecycle Management, Program Management, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvements impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost; including sustainment/standardization •Past experience in Production Supervision a plus •5 years automotive experience preferred •Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise •Must be able to work with diverse workforce Required Skills: •Reporting to the Director, Manufacturing Engineering •Serve as the Manufacturing Engineering line technical support for an assigned production area or value stream; accountable for sustained performance results •Provide necessary tooling, routers, labor standards, raw material structure, process instructions, and technical support for the timely implementation of engineering changes •Accountable for achieving goals and objectives for the Manufacturing Engineering group and Operations organization. •Utilize PLM (Product Life-Cycle Manager) system to review design changes, complete manufacturing impact assessments, and drive implementation execution (timing, risk, labor, tooling, documentation) •Independently identify, prioritize, and lead a pipeline of improvements with measurable KPI impact (scrap/rework reduction, cycle time, labor hours, downtime, safety risk reduction) •Develop business cases, write AFEs (CAPEX) for funding procurement •Develop process changes/improvements using SPC, PFMEA, and control plans Qualifications: •Balanced, dynamic, methodical approach; good work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct •Must demonstrate positive attitude; foster teamwork; responsive to customer/Manufacturing issues •Demonstrated ability to operate as an area owner with minimal direction; strong accountability for results and sustainment •Effective written and verbal communication skills; administrative and financial skills, excellent problem solver; able to interact with personnel in other organizations. •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret Engineering prints/drawings; translate design intent into manufacturing execution •Solid functional working knowledge of Bus Body and Chassis assembly •Program management and launch •Use of measurement equipment •Must possess excellent planning and organization skills •Competent user of MS Office products Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!