Industrial Engineer

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 Summary

The Industrial Engineer solves problems confronting manufacturing performance, directly or indirectly, identifying Root Cause, implementing corrective actions, sustaining improvements and identifying support as required. They will work within the Manufacturing Operations organization and cross functionally across organizations to meet production schedules and maximize internal and external customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow and design layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Improve overall efficiency of materials and logistics throughout the manufacturing production process
• Utilize industrial engineering principles and techniques to validate recommended process modifications to proactively identify and implement process improvement opportunities throughout the company
• Manage and participate in 5S projects
• Discover opportunities for waste reduction and capacity improvement and proactively drive solutions with and without capital investment
• Facilitate kaizen events targeting key improvements to drive productivity, data management/collection, and paperwork handling improvements
• Develop and implement systems and improvement strategies for direct material flow (in plant transport, inventory staging/access, and assembly line supply)
• Evaluate process improvements for operations (labor balancing, time studies, line setup, error proofing, assembly methods, etc.) to minimize downtime and rework
• Coordinate equipment / process changes on assembly lines
• Review product documentation for accuracy and completeness (BOMs, Routers, Work Instructions, Assembly Drawings, Packaging Instructions, Component Drawings, Inspection Process Sheets, ).
• Create and manage production routers and MRB related rework processes
• Identify issues and risks to ensure cost effective new product development and introduction into manufacturing
• Perform process/product capability studies as required to ensure reliability and maintainability of processes
• Evaluate overall capacity and identify bottleneck processes for potential improvement
• Provide support to production area managers with kaizens, JIT projects, and shop floor management activities to achieve task reductions
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities For Success

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Knowledge and training in Time/Motion study principles is essential; experience is preferred
• Strong process improvement and problem-solving skills
• Excellent skills in collecting and analyzing data from the manufacturing floor and justifying improvements
• Effective communication skills - both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional
• Apply problem solving skills to champion continuous improvement in work processes
• Encourage involvement and engage work force in improvement projects (product, process, safety…)
• Ensure processes satisfy internal production, safety, ISO, and quality goals and procedures set by management
• Use computer assisted engineering and design software to review product schematics, drawings, and processes
• Demonstrated analytical skills and technical writing
• Change management
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to work without frequent supervision, and a focus on timely delivery of specified deliverables
• Demonstrated proactive learning, independent thinking, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to multitask and prioritize projects given multiple opportunities
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite required
• Catia and AutoCAD experience is a plus
  
  

Basic Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (from accredited institution) in Industrial or other Engineering discipline required
• 5 years of relevant professional experience with Bachelor’s degree OR 3 years of relevant professional experience with Master’s degree
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing industry preferred
  
  

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 with match
  
  

WORK CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment and production environment
• Must work in manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
• Fast paced production area with moving objects and sheet metal
• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Must wear appropriate PPE when and where required
• Frequent weeks working 40 hours
• Frequent communication with people throughout the day
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.Work Experience

3 years: Relevant professional experience.

Education

Preferred: Masters

Required: Bachelors

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