MPL Engineer

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

You will manage the flow of materials through the facility to support production flows within the production and warehousing operations.

What youll do...

Provide engineering support for material flow process; document standards and procedures provide training overall adherence and maintenance to ensure materials are available in designated stock markets and line locations throughout the facility

Work with Planning & Inventory Control Production Material Handlers and Supply Chain to ensure robust policies are available and practiced and strive for continuous improvement

Apply technical expertise commensurate with formal training and limited job experience in the development of material flow processes

Design and/or develops material flow processes and equipment

Recommend changes to increase safety reduce costs improve quality and optimize efficiency

Participate in plant layout activities

Develop floor space analyses to confirm storage requirements and recommend practical solutions where required

Assist in qualifying manual and powered material handling equipment requirements

Work to improve material flow and manage materials and inventory consistent with Lean principles

Lay out market sequencing and kitting areas to facilitate material handling process flow space utilization and labor

Define and manages in-plant storage and call systems to maintain inventories; assists to define appropriate goals and metrics for proper material control

Provide vehicle and pedestrian flow/congestion/safety analyses and recommend practical solutions where required

Interact on a regular basis with other functional groups and vendors on technical and/or administrative matters

Work with Production Production Control Supply Chain Quality and other engineering departments

Prepare detailed plans generally spanning several months vital to complete assigned projects

Develop and approves schedule milestones

Develop and coordinate labor facility and equipment requirements for assigned projects

Propose alternate plans for economic evaluation

Administer technical procedures including process and work procedures

Implement an industrial engineering system (standard cost data capacity and equipment requirement forecasting shop floor control system)

Youll have...

Bachelors Degree

2 or more years of materials experience

Even better you may have...

Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Demonstrated experience working with all levels of the organization

Experience working collaboratively on teams and driving

Demonstrated leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills

Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment

Tenure working in the automotive industry

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook/Access)

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Validated functional expertise in material flow

Strong understanding of lean material flow strategies & lean manufacturing processes

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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