Blue Bird Corp. has a new face joining its leadership team as Lyndon Lie has been appointed senior vice president of engineering.

In this role, Lie will oversee all engineering functions across Blue Bird’s platforms to support the company’s long-term growth strategy. He will be responsible for leading product development, platform engineering, innovation, and execution. He will also manage the integration of engineering activities related to the Micro Bird acquisition.

The company said the appointment aims to enhance Blue Bird’s product portfolio and expand its engineering capabilities to deliver innovative solutions to customers worldwide.

“Lyndon brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of leading complex engineering organizations,” said John Wyskiel, Blue Bird’s president and CEO. “His extensive expertise in vehicle systems and electrification will be critical as we scale our engineering capabilities, integrate our upcoming acquisitions, and deliver innovative, industry-leading solutions for our customers.”

With over 30 years of experience, Lie brings a background in product development for automotive and commercial vehicle industries. His previous senior engineering and technology leadership roles include positions at Volkswagen Group of America, Nikola Corporation, General Motors, and TPI Composites. Throughout his career, his responsibilities have encompassed vehicle systems, electrification, advanced driver-assistance technologies, and global product launches.

“I am incredibly honored to join Blue Bird to lead the technology transformation at this well-respected American company that is focused on the safety of our children,” Lie said. “I look forward to collaborating with the executive team to drive innovation, advance our platform engineering, and ensure a seamless integration of the Micro Bird acquisition to meet the evolving needs of the market.”

Lie holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Oakland University and an executive MBA from Michigan State University.