485 Manufacturing jobs in Georgia

**Specialty/Competency:** Operations
**Industry/Sector:** Not Applicable
**Time Type:** Full time
**Travel Requirements:** Up to 60%
At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.
In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.
Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
+ Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
+ Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
+ Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
+ Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
+ Effectively mentor others.
+ Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
+ Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
+ Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Our Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) Team helps our clients leverage advanced strategies, operational approaches and technologies to innovate, develop and manufacture products and services in a manner that significantly increases operational efficiency and drives new levels of enterprise-wide growth in a connected world.
**Job Requirements and Preferences** :
**Basic Qualifications** :
**Minimum Degree Required** :
Bachelor Degree
**Minimum Years of Experience** :
5 year(s)
**Preferred Qualifications** :
**Degree Preferred** :
Master Degree
**Preferred Fields of Study** :
Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing/Analytics/Science
**Preferred Knowledge/Skills** :
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success in leading or facilitating project management or client consultations in the areas of product development and manufacturing, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, in one of the following core industry sectors including, but not limited to:
+ Industrial: Automotive; Aerospace; Chemicals; Industrial Manufacturing; or, Construction;
+ Technology: Hardware/Electronics; Systems; Software; Semiconductor; or, Telecommunications;
+ Life Sciences: Pharma, Bio Pharma, & Specialty Pharma; Medical Device, Medical Technology & Diagnostics; Generics; or, Animal Health; and,
+ Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage; Goods; or, Vertically Integrated Retail.
Functional Experience:
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas:
+ Digital Manufacturing Application (MES, CMMS, QMS) Configuration and/or Deployment;
+ Digital Twin;
+ Digital Manufacturing Strategy Development;
+ Digital Manufacturing Blueprint & Design;
+ Digital Manufacturing Control Systems Design & Deployment;
+ Manufacturing Decision Support & Analytics;
+ Machine Connectivity; and,
+ Industrial IoT and Cloud Solutions.
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas:
+ Manufacturing Strategy & Operations;
+ Operations Excellence;
+ Maintenance & Reliability Management; and,
+ Digital Automation.
Demonstrates extensive abilities to lead and manage a diverse team including:
+ Demonstrates the ability to build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships;
+ Possesses advanced problem solving and analysis skills;
+ Possesses advanced spreadsheet, presentation and document development skills;
+ Possesses detailed value case development skills;
+ Possesses the ability to interpret financial statements;
+ Possesses engaging interpersonal skills;
+ Possesses a collaborative and 'can-do' mindset;
+ Possesses financial modeling skills;
+ Possesses the ability to influence and shape thinking of peer level and Director level client resources;
+ Possesses Program/Project leadership skills - ability to lead complex multi-workstream projects;
+ Effectively manages unstructured situations, anticipating client needs and developing solutions;
+ Possesses the ability to develop/coach resources and guide careers of team members;
+ Possesses client presentation skills; and,
+ Possesses proposal & pricing development skills.
Learn more about how we work: does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link:

**Specialty/Competency:** Operations
**Industry/Sector:** Not Applicable
**Time Type:** Full time
**Travel Requirements:** Up to 60%
At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.
In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.
Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
+ Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
+ Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
+ Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
+ Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
+ Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
+ Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
+ Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
+ Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
**Minimum years experience required**
+ **5 years**
Our Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) Team helps our clients leverage advanced strategies, operational approaches and technologies to innovate, develop and manufacture products and services in a manner that significantly increases operational efficiency and drives new levels of enterprise-wide growth in a connected world.
**Job Requirements and Preferences** :
**Basic Qualifications** :
**Minimum Degree Required** :
Bachelor Degree
**Minimum Years of Experience** :
5 year(s)
**Preferred Qualifications** :
**Degree Preferred** :
Master Degree
**Preferred Fields of Study** :
Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing/Analytics/Science
**Preferred Knowledge/Skills** :
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success in leading or facilitating project management or client consultations in the areas of product development and manufacturing, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, in one of the following core industry sectors including, but not limited to:
+ Industrial: Automotive; Aerospace; Chemicals; Industrial Manufacturing; or, Construction;
+ Technology: Hardware/Electronics; Systems; Software; Semiconductor; or, Telecommunications;
+ Life Sciences: Pharma, Bio Pharma, & Specialty Pharma; Medical Device, Medical Technology & Diagnostics; Generics; or, Animal Health; and,
+ Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage; Goods; or, Vertically Integrated Retail.
Functional Experience:
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas:
+ Digital Manufacturing Application (MES, CMMS, QMS) Configuration and/or Deployment;
+ Digital Twin;
+ Digital Manufacturing Strategy Development;
+ Digital Manufacturing Blueprint & Design;
+ Digital Manufacturing Control Systems Design & Deployment;
+ Manufacturing Decision Support & Analytics;
+ Machine Connectivity; and,
+ Industrial IoT and Cloud Solutions.
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas:
+ Manufacturing Strategy & Operations;
+ Operations Excellence;
+ Maintenance & Reliability Management; and,
+ Digital Automation.
Demonstrates extensive abilities to lead and manage a diverse team including:
+ Demonstrates the ability to build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships;
+ Possesses advanced problem solving and analysis skills;
+ Possesses advanced spreadsheet, presentation and document development skills;
+ Possesses detailed value case development skills;
+ Possesses the ability to interpret financial statements;
+ Possesses engaging interpersonal skills;
+ Possesses a collaborative and 'can-do' mindset;
+ Possesses financial modeling skills;
+ Possesses the ability to influence and shape thinking of peer level and Director level client resources;
+ Possesses Program/Project leadership skills - ability to lead complex multi-workstream projects;
+ Effectively manages unstructured situations, anticipating client needs and developing solutions;
+ Possesses the ability to develop/coach resources and guide careers of team members;
+ Possesses client presentation skills; and,
+ Possesses proposal & pricing development skills.
Learn more about how we work: does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link:

Reporting to the Director, Manufacturing Engineering, this role is responsible for optimizing production manufacturing processes through developing, planning, and implementing improvements that positively impact safety, quality, labor, and delivery u Manufacturing Engineer, Engineer, Manufacturing, Technical Support

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for optimizing production manufacturing processes through developing, planning, and implementing improvements that positively impact safety, quality, labor, and delivery uti Manufacturing Engineer, Engineer, Manufacturing, Technical Support

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for optimizing production manufacturing processes through developing, planning, and implementing improvements that positively impact safety, quality, labor, and delivery uti Manufacturing Engineer, Engineer, Manufacturing, Technical Support

Overview

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

* A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
* Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
* Fair and competitive compensation.
* Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
* Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a manufacturing department, ensuring that operations meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. The importance and responsibility to lead a culture within your team environment where every member feels valued, motivated, and aligned towards shared goals, driving collective success and growth. This role demands a proactive leader who exemplifies our core values, demonstrates strong emotional regulation, and effectively manages cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious production goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence: Ensure all manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. Actively manage safety programs to integrate safety measures into daily operations and maintain strict compliance with regulatory requirements with a continuous improvement mindset.

Leadership & Development: Lead, motivate, retain and develop a diverse team by fostering an environment of trust and collaboration. Implement training programs and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team capabilities and performance. Provide coaching and development, make employment decisions, and resolve issues through effective problem resolution.

Performance Management: Monitor and review performance metrics regularly, holding the team accountable for meeting targets. Lead effective team meetings and use visual management tools to drive decision-making and improvements. Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to the manager. Determine root cause for failed metrics and work collaboratively to implement corrective action plans.

Strategic Operations: Work closely with the General Manager and other senior leaders to align manufacturing strategies with the company's overall objectives. Utilize problem-solving tools and techniques to address operational challenges and enhance outcomes.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in community service projects and maintain proactive communication with all stakeholders, including operations, sales teams, and external partners, to optimize material usage and operational improvements.

Working Conditions:

* While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud.
* Working indoors, office environment at times
* May stand/walk for several hours at a time
* Exposure to computer screens.

Qualifications:

* High school degree or GED
* 3-5 years of industry experience in a manufacturing environment

Essential Functions:

* Ensure effective team member relations and building trusting relationships
* Balance quality, productivity, cost, labor, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
* Provide leadership through activities like recruiting, interviewing, routine 1 on 1 discussions, annual reviews, and disciplinary conversations.
* Directs communication to plant team members from HR, benefits, and/or payroll departments throughout the year.
* Assist with HR related tasks such as payroll, hiring, onboarding, maintaining personnel paperwork.
* Assist with accident investigations.
* Assist with EHS/Safety related tasks suck as training, accident management, industrial hygiene assessments, file upkeep, reporting.
* Maintain proper inventory levels if applicable within business unit
* Manage department priorities which could include production scheduling, lean projects
* Track absenteeism and timekeeping.
* Review and correct errors in time punch reports for designated team members to ensure accurate payroll processing.
* Responsible for reporting machine or system issues to maintenance
* Actively participate in manufacturing products when demand calls for it or team building
* Work closely with internal and external customers
* Assist with quality related tasks such as record keeping, inspection of products/processes, standards.

Competencies:

Leadership: Ability to guide and motivate a diverse team, ensuring alignment with the company's core values, leader qualities, and strategic goals.

Performance Management: Skill in monitoring team performance against standards, managing metrics, and providing feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Problem Solving/Analysis: Capability to identify issues, analyze problems, and devise effective solutions quickly and efficiently.

Continuous Improvement mindset: identify and remove bottlenecks in production environment and understand continuous improvement culture

Results Driven: Focus on achieving outcomes that promote business goals while upholding the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Communication Proficiency: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying information clearly and persuasively across all levels of the organization.

Time Management: Effectiveness in managing one's own time and the time of others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Technical Capacity: Understanding of technical aspects of the job, including manufacturing processes and safety protocols.

Learning Orientation: A continual commitment to learning and self-improvement, seeking feedback and opportunities to grow professionally.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The team member is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The team member is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires Personal Protective Equipment. Protective Equipment supplied by the company includes Coating suit, Coating Boots, Spray Socks, Respirator, Work Gloves, Safety Glasses and Ear Plugs. Employees may be required to provide additional Protective Equipment (Safety Shoes, etc.).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time salary exempt position, and hours will vary depending on workloads. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.

Preferred Education and Experience:

* 3-5 years of experience in a production environment
* Associates degree preferred at minimum
* Management/Leadership experience.
* Lean proficiency
* Proficiency in Microsoft office including D365
* Safety/OSHA compliance
* Human Resources

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

List any other specific eligibility qualifications.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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At Blue Bird (BLBD), we come to work every day with one common goal: to design, build, sell and service North America's finest school bus. That's what we do - no distractions, no competing priorities. Since 1927, we have focused on listening to our customers, embracing their needs, and delivering innovations that lead the market. Today, we are a billion-dollar school bus manufacturer headquartered in Macon, Georgia with manufacturing facilities located just over an hour south of Atlanta, in Fort Valley, Georgia.

We are pleased to share that we have a career opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer as a strategic part of the Blue Bird Production Engineering Team. With a focus on the Three Blue Bird Foundational Objectives: Take Care of Employees: Delight Customers & Dealers: Deliver Profitable Growth. This role will drive functional excellence and continuous improvement.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for optimizing production manufacturing processes through developing, planning, and implementing improvements that positively impact safety, quality, labor, and delivery utilizing engineering principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Production line technical support
* 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
* Accountable for achieving goals and objectives for the Mfg Engineering group and Operations organization.
* Utilize 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 Mfg departments.
* Develop business cases, write AFEs for funding procurement
* Develop process changes/improvements using SPC, PFMEA, and control plans
* Utilize root cause analysis methodology to solving manufacturing issues
* Will be working within an ISO 9000 quality system and produce documentation acceptable to the customer
* Document and report work activity
* Document and report work activity.
* Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* 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 Body and Chassis assembly
* Program management and launch

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree in engineering from Accredited University required
* Minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing, automotive preferred
* Past experience in Production Supervision a plus
* Must possess excellent planning and organization skills
* Competent user of MS Office products

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
* Must be able to work with diverse workforce
* Weekends and travel as required
* 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.

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.

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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 SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Manufacturing Engineering, this role is responsible for optimizing production manufacturing processes through developing, planning, and implementing improvements that positively impact safety, quality, labor, and delivery utilizing engineering principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Production line technical support
* 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
* Accountable for achieving goals and objectives for the Mfg. Engineering group and Operations organization.
* Utilize 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 Mfg. departments.
* Develop business cases, write AFEs for funding procurement
* Develop process changes/improvements using SPC, PFMEA, and control plans
* Utilize root cause analysis methodology to solving manufacturing issues
* Will be working within an ISO 9001 quality system and produce documentation acceptable to the customer
* Document and report work activity.
* Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* 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 Body and Chassis assembly
* Program management and launch
* Must possess excellent planning and organization skills
* Competent user of MS Office products

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Accredited University required
* Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing, automotive preferred

PREFERRED

* Past experience in Production Supervision, preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
* Must be able to work with diverse workforce
* Weekends and travel as required
* 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.

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.

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