Technical Designer

Blue Bird Corporation Job PostingBlue 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.Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager, Process Control Group, this role will serve as the critical bridge between the dealer requested body and seat plan configurations and final production. You are responsible for turning dealer requests into detailed, manufacturable vehicles that meet stringent safety and performance standards.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Technical Specification & Drafting: Create detailed 2D drawings of bus body and seat configurations such as exterior and interior layouts using software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or 3DX when required.Feasibility & Optimization: Review initial requests to identify and resolve potential manufacturing and/or spec issues, ensuring units can be produced.Prototyping & Testing: Work with engineering on the creation of prototypes and testing.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, quality assurance, sales, and production teams to troubleshoot production and customer issues and implement design improvements.Vendor & Supply Coordination: Work closely with external suppliers to create seat plan kits that are outside of the Blue Bird systems.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for Success:Software Mastery: Some proficiency in CAD systems (e.g., AutoCAD, NX, 3DX, Inventor) and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Familiarity with the product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, Blue Birds internal systems such as the ordering system, and options database.Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of the school bus body design and seat installation.Problem-Solving: Ability to perform complex mathematical computations and analyze technical data to prevent and resolve any production, sales, and engineering issues.Compliance Expertise: Familiarity with industry-specific safety standards. (FMVSS/CMVSS)Basic Education and Experience Required:High school diploma or equivalent with degree in Industrial Engineering Design or a related technical field preferred.2+ Years experience as a product or part designer, requiredAll candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent residentWe Value:Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance and resolutionsExcellent 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 stakeholdersEffective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.Flexible workspaces and work hours to 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 DevelopmentBenefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matchingWork Conditions:Office environment and production environmentMust work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noiseFast-paced production area with moving objects and sheet metalOccasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of timeYou must wear appropriate PPE when and where requiredFrequent weeks working 40+ hoursFrequent communication with people throughout the dayBlue 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.