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Blue Bird Corporation · 20 hours ago

Industrial Engineer

Fort Valley, Georgia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Blue Bird Corporation is a technology leader and innovator of school buses, focusing on safety, reliability, and durability. The Industrial Engineer will solve manufacturing performance problems, implement corrective actions, and work cross-functionally to enhance production schedules and customer satisfaction.

AutomotiveConsumerManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaTime/Motion StudyProcess ImprovementData AnalysisProject ManagementChange ManagementProficient in Microsoft OfficeCatiaAutoCADEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTechnical Writing

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

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