About Blue Bird Corporation
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 Manufacturing Electrical Engineer supports Production by development and implementation of robust processes for vehicle and equipment programming, error proofing, and other controls within the facility. The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer interfaces with other members of the Engineering, Operations, and extended teams to trouble shoot and implement improvements to correct issues and improve efficiency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assessing project requirements such as technical challenges, engineering hours, risk assessment, etc.
- Ensure processes are robust to vehicles meet FMVSS, State, and customer requirements
- Assist in definition of electrical system and component specifications
- Review electrical designs of equipment and product to ensure they are safe, robust, and efficient
- Focus on cost reductions and demonstrate ability to control project and verification costs
- Liaising with suppliers
- Communicate well with the cross-functional team (Design, IT, Purchasing, Management, etc.)
- Able to manage a multitude of various projects and strive for on-time resolution of issues or implementation of changes
- Providing technical advice and troubleshooting of manufacturing issues to resolution
- Analyzing and interpreting communications and signal data
- Programming development and validation for Blue Bird vehicle software
- Development and implementation of robust manufacturing solutions for programming of equipment and product
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS
- Individual needs to be technically minded, able to manage people and projects to completion
- Experience with several of the following areas of electrical integration is a preference:
- Electric Vehicles
- CAN Bus / J1939 data links / Multiplexing / Vehicle Electronic Programming Stations (VEPS)
- Automotive displays (LCD, Touchscreen, )
- Automotive Feature Integration
- Automotive Wiring /Harnesses
- Simulink model-based system design
- PLC programming / hardware and ladder logic, especially Allen Bradley
- Robotic automation, especially Fanuc
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent combination of experience and education
- 3 years of manufacturing experience required
- Automotive or truck environment, preferred
- All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
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.
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Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required Manufacturing experience. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis 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.
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What We Do
About Us
Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C and D school buses in a variety of options and configurations. Since 1927, Blue Bird Corporation has continued to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, Blue Bird provides comprehensive financial solutions through Blue Bird Capital Services. Today, Blue Bird has more than 1,600 employees, Georgia-based manufacturing facilities and an extensive network of Dealers and Parts & Service facilities throughout North America. Its global presence can be seen in more than 60 countries through sales into Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
Our Promise
We are singularly focused on building and selling school buses that customers want and value. The safety of schoolchildren is at the center of all that we do and we will strive every day, just as we have since our beginning in 1927, to provide an unparalleled and affordable product in terms of safety, quality, durability, and serviceability. We will be easy to do business with, responsive to our customers' wants and needs, and provide prompt after-sale support in parts and service through a professional, high-qualified distribution network. Customer satisfaction is our top priority.
What We Stand For
We come to work every day with one common goal, to design, build, sell and service the world's finest school bus. That's what we do - no distractions, no competing priorities. We are heirs to a rich legacy, one of listening to our customers, embracing their needs, and delivering innovations that lead the market.
We commit ourselves to four driving priorities - safety, quality, durability, and serviceability. We embody the interests of every child that rides us, every driver that drives us, every service technician that services us and every district that buys us. More than a business, this work is our heritage, and we have been at it since 1927 - that's purpose driven.
