Jobs at Blue Bird

Finance interns complete functional assignments and special projects supporting department goals in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include data gathering, process improvement, problem-solving, operational efficiency, cross-functional collaboration, progress communication, and presenting project outcomes to leadership. Interns must work full-time during the defined internship period and demonstrate professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Supports manufacturing engineering and operational improvement initiatives in a school bus production environment. The intern gathers and analyzes data, assists with process improvement and problem-solving, completes a functional assignment and special project, communicates progress and results, follows safe work practices, and presents project outcomes to leadership.

Participate in a full-time summer internship supporting supply chain and broader manufacturing operations. Interns complete functional assignments and special projects, use data to support process improvements and operational efficiency, collaborate across teams, communicate results, and present outcomes to leadership. The role requires a continuous improvement mindset, accountability, safe work practices, and completion of meaningful business projects.

Owns vehicle controls integration for a commercial chassis platform from concept through production launch. Develops controls architecture, system requirements, interface definitions, diagnostics, validation strategies, and functional safety activities. Integrates electrical, software, mechanical, embedded, sensor, actuator, and ECU systems. Leads HIL/SIL validation, root-cause analysis, supplier technical direction, prototype builds, manufacturing launch, and production issue resolution while coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management.

Manufacturing Engineering Interns complete functional assignments and special projects in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include supporting process improvement, problem-solving, operational efficiency, data gathering, cross-functional collaboration, project planning, and communicating project outcomes to leadership. Interns work full-time during the defined internship period and may support plant, production, or operational activities while following safe work practices.

Leads vehicle electrical and electronic architecture across multiple platforms, including wiring harnesses, power distribution, control modules, embedded controls, software interfaces, and vehicle networks. Translates customer and vehicle functions into requirements, guides design and integration, leads verification and root-cause analysis, manages supplier technical engagement, establishes engineering standards, and mentors engineers. Supports development from concept through production and field service while ensuring safety, reliability, manufacturability, compliance, and serviceability.

Controls the budget and spending for a new manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include tracking budget versus actuals, monitoring expenditures, processing invoices and federal reports, maintaining cost records, analyzing project performance, supporting audits, identifying financial risks, preparing forecasts, and presenting financial insights to stakeholders. The role also supports cost reduction initiatives and ensures compliance with accounting, organizational, and federal requirements.

Leads the architecture, design, testing, troubleshooting, and production integration of complex vehicle electrical systems, wiring harnesses, power distribution, and EV powertrain components. Provides technical direction and mentorship, defines specifications, ensures FMVSS compliance, conducts root-cause analysis, and collaborates with mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective designs from concept through launch.

Leads industrialization and production readiness for a next-generation chassis platform through launch and sustaining operations. Develops integrated project plans, coordinates facilities, tooling, equipment, materials flow, quality, staffing, logistics, and production ramp activities. Establishes PFEP processes, drives Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, resolves plant execution issues, manages risks and budgets, and influences cross-functional teams without direct reports. Requires extensive manufacturing launch, project management, PFEP, Lean, and operational excellence experience.

The Business Analyst, HRIS bridges Human Resources and IT by gathering requirements, mapping and improving HR, payroll, and training workflows, configuring HRMS systems, testing upgrades and integrations, developing reports and dashboards, auditing data, resolving user issues, training stakeholders, and coordinating vendors and HRIS projects. The role requires enterprise HR suite experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with reporting tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Finance interns complete functional assignments and special projects supporting business goals in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include data gathering, process improvement, problem-solving, operational efficiency, cross-functional collaboration, progress communication, and presenting project outcomes to leadership. Interns work full-time during the defined internship period and may be considered for future early-career opportunities based on performance.

Summer internship supporting sales and marketing or other business functions in a manufacturing environment. Interns complete functional assignments and special projects, contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency, analyze information, collaborate across teams, communicate results, and present project outcomes to leadership. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or master's program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, be at least 18, and be authorized to work in the United States.

Participates in Blue Bird’s summer internship program, completing mechanical engineering assignments and a measurable special project. Supports process improvement, problem-solving, operational efficiency, data gathering, and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment. Interns communicate progress and outcomes to leadership, follow safe work practices, adapt to feedback, and present final project results.

Participates in Blue Bird’s summer internship program by completing functional assignments and a special project, supporting process improvement, analyzing information and data, collaborating across teams, communicating progress, and presenting outcomes to leadership. Responsibilities may span communications, HR, operations, commercial, engineering, or IT based on business needs.

Summer interns support functional departments through data gathering, process improvement, problem-solving, and operational efficiency initiatives. They complete a core assignment and special project, communicate progress and results, collaborate across teams, and present outcomes to leadership. Responsibilities may span HR, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, commercial, engineering, or IT. Interns must work full-time during the internship and demonstrate professionalism, accountability, continuous improvement, and safe work practices.

Supports pricing and other assigned functional work through data gathering, analysis, process improvement, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Completes a special project, communicates progress and outcomes, and presents results to leadership. The internship is full-time and may support manufacturing, supply chain, purchasing, planning, commercial, engineering, HR, or IT functions.

Participate in Blue Bird’s summer internship program through meaningful mechanical engineering work and a special project in a manufacturing environment. Interns support process improvement, problem-solving, operational efficiency, and department goals; communicate progress and outcomes; follow safe work practices; and present project results to leadership. Candidates must be enrolled in an aligned bachelor’s or master’s program, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and be authorized to work in the United States.

Electrical Engineering Intern supporting design, process improvement, problem-solving, and special projects within a school bus manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing data, collaborating across teams, communicating project progress, following safe work practices, and presenting project outcomes to leadership. The internship requires full-time availability and may provide exposure to electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operational functions.

Blue Bird seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern for its summer internship program. The intern will support department goals through functional assignments and special projects involving process improvement, problem-solving, data use, collaboration, and operational efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include communicating progress and presenting project outcomes to leadership while practicing professionalism and safe work habits. The role is intended for students pursuing engineering-related bachelor’s or master’s degrees and may lead to future early-career opportunities.

Plans and maintains material flow and inventory levels to support manufacturing while minimizing inventory investment. Responsibilities include coordinating inbound materials, tracking freight, managing supplier deliveries, expediting shipments, monitoring inventory, scheduling deliveries through an MRP system, preventing shortages, and collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing, suppliers, and fabrication teams.