Hiring: Product Integration & Applications Engineering Lead Company: Blue Bird Corporation Location: Troy, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 14:01:44 Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, Cargo, Change Management, Configuration Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Program Management, Requirements Management, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •Demonstrated ownership of configurable vehicle products from concept through production launch •Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, or leading engineering teams within a product development environment Required Skills: •The Product Integration and Applications Engineering Lead owns the technical product definition for a new commercial chassis platform from concept through production launch. •This is a high-autonomy leadership role for an experienced engineer who thrives in ambiguity, makes complex engineering decisions with confidence, and wants meaningful ownership over how a new commercial chassis platform is configured, integrated, and brought to market. •Product Definition Ownership: Own the technical product definition, feature content, option strategy, and configuration architecture across the commercial chassis platform throughout the product lifecycle. •Body Builder Integration: Serve as the primary engineering interface for body manufacturers by defining chassis interfaces, body mounting requirements, electrical interfaces, dimensional envelopes, installation requirements, and integration standards. •Configuration & Option Management: Own vehicle configurations, option compatibility, feature dependencies, ordering logic, and engineering constraints to ensure technically valid, manufacturable, and customer-ready product offerings. •Product Governance & Interface Control: Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), application specifications, body builder manuals, configuration standards, engineering requirements, and technical documentation governing product compatibility and system interfaces. •Engineering Change Management: Evaluate engineering changes for technical feasibility, product compatibility, customer applications, manufacturing impact, option logic, and downstream configuration effects. •Cross-Functional Product Leadership: Partner with Systems Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, Quality, and Program Management to maintain a controlled, scalable, and consistent product definition throughout development and launch. Qualifications: •Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) 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!