M&PL Champ-Planta Ford Irapuato

Ford; Irapuato; On-site; MXN 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Champs offers a structured, 12 to 24 month program exposing you to multiple Ford business areas while you build professional expertise. You will connect with leadership, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and gain hands‑on insight that accelerates your career.

As an MP&L Champ, you will help launch new projects, optimize material flow, and support digitalization initiatives. Strong English, analytical, and communication skills are essential for success in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Active student from the last 2 semesters of Engineering (Mechatronic, Mechanic, Innovation and Development, Robotics and Intelligent systems, Industrial, Material Planning and Logistics).
• 90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials/Metallurgy, Mechatronics, or a related field).

Responsibilities

• Validate MP&L Workstation Readiness across all workstations for the new program/project.
• Track and drive closure of action items to achieve 100% MP&L Workstation Readiness.
• Support the setup and configuration of SMART (Synchronous Material and Replenishment Trigger) for 100% of the BOM items.
• Facilitate the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system setup across marketplaces and buffers, including Visual Factory implementation.
• Track, manage, and follow up on pending action items from the MP&L Launch Readiness Scorecard.
• Help keep the PFEP (Plan For Every Part) updated (data entry, basic validation of information).
• Participate in meetings and continuous improvement (Lean/5S) activities, documenting agreements and following up on simple action items.
• Support data collection for digitalization/automation projects.
• Attend as an observer/support member of the Innovation Council.
• Prepare daily activity log.
• Attend Start of Investigation (SOI) meetings and team manpower meetings.
• Assist in completing digital 3040 forms (equipment transfer to maintenance).

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Ford Champs looks forward to providing you with key knowledge and significant experiences for your professional career. This is a great platform to connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals in many areas of the business and learn more about our Ford full-time opportunities. Throughout this program, there are many opportunities to gain insight and exposure to our business that will last a lifetime.

Ford Champs will allow to get to now different business areas through 12 to 24 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional.

As an MP&L Ford Champ, you will be responsible of supporting the Launch of a New Project

What you´ll do:

Responsibilities List

1. MP&L Launch New Project

• Validate MP&L Workstation Readiness across all workstations for the new program/project.

• Track and drive closure of action items to achieve 100% MP&L Workstation Readiness.

• Support the setup and configuration of SMART (Synchronous Material and Replenishment Trigger) for 100% of the Bill of Materials (BOM) items.

• Facilitate the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system setup across marketplaces and buffers, including Visual Factory implementation.

• Track, manage, and follow up on pending action items from the MP&L Launch Readiness Scorecard.

2. Material Flow (support)

• Help keep the PFEP (Plan For Every Part) updated (data entry, basic validation of information).

• Participate in meetings and continuous improvement (Lean/5S) activities, documenting agreements and following up on simple action items.

3. Innovation (participation)

• Support data collection for digitalization/automation projects.

• Attend as an observer/support member of the Innovation Council.

4. Daily / Administrative Activities

• Prepare daily activity log.

• Attend Start of Investigation (SOI) meetings and team manpower meetings.

• Assist in completing digital 3040 forms (equipment transfer to maintenance).

Requirements

• Active student from any of the last 2 semesters of Engineering (Mechatronic, Mechanic, Innovation and Development, Robotics and Intelligent systems, Industrial, Material Planning and Logistics, etc…)

• 90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening)

• Strong analytical and communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials/Metallurgy, Mechatronics, or a related field).

Languages

• Fluent English (B2/C1 level equivalent), with excellent technical communication, reading, and writing skills.

Technical Knowledge

• Excel: Advance knowledge

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.

• Leadership, proactivity, and a results-driven mindset.

• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.

DISCLAIMER:

Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.

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