Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - The Shyft Group

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer |
Utilimaster |
Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are

At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue ArcTM EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, ITU, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward — leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you’ll do

As the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you will enjoy developing cutting-edge operational systems and processes for new and existing products. You will be involved with designing solutions, implementing manufacturing process improvements, and optimizing processes to solve manufacturing issues in partnership with the Robotics, Controls Engineering, Tool/Fixture Design, Design Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance teams.

Your day-to-day will also involve supporting projects related to safety, increased operational throughput, improved quality, and reduction in operational expenses.

You will also:

• Examine current manufacturing processes and systems to improve safety, repeatability, and efficiency
• Discern how system data impacts effective decision-making
• Propose investment strategies to fulfill the vision of the business
• Develop and manage projects that drive innovation and technology
• Integrate industry best practices, operational 5S, and standardization into project development
• Leverage world-class vendors when necessary to meet operational goals
• Ensure that capital projects are completed on time and within budget

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Bristol, IN by exploring the Learn More section below.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing engineering experience
• Five or more (5+) years of related manufacturing engineering expertise
• Versed in working in a low volume/high variation manufacturing operation
• A history of handling multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and managing and maintaining budgets
• A track record of effectively aligning with cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
• Computer-aided design systems experience (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)
• Solid hands-on engineering skills and skilled at working on production equipment
• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions
• Versatility, flexibility, and the willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Travel up to 25%

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Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy:

Medical and Rx Plan

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision Plan

Healthcare Flexible Spending

Wellness Plan

Financial Security:

401 (k) Retirement Savings

Short and Long Term Disability

Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Dependent Care FSA

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

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