Material Flow Engineering Trainee — Lean & Innovation

Ford; Chihuahua; Presencial; MXN 67.000 - 134.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Ford of Mexico invites driven engineering students to join the Ford Champs Program as a Material Flow Engineering Trainee (Entry Level). This hands-on role offers exposure to packaging, inventory, and continuous improvement projects within a global automotive leader.

You’ll assist in data entry, audits, KPI tracking, and administrative tasks while gaining insight into PFEP, MP&L layouts, and cost studies. English proficiency and strong communication are essential.

Formación

• Active student from engineering programs (Mechatronic, Mechanical, Innovation & Development, Robotics & Intelligent Systems, Industrial, Material Planning & Logistics, etc.).
• 90% English skills (oral, reading, writing, listening).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Packaging – verify completeness of 1271 forms before passing to the engineer for approval.
• Track maintenance and repair status of Ford-owned containers.
• Support physical counts and inventory records of the container fleet.
• Document quality findings related to dunnage/packaging (ICA/PCA reports, without closing the case).
• Assist in completing packaging audit checklists (MCRP).
• Material Flow – update PFEP data entry and basic validation of information.
• Update MP&L layouts under supervision (Market, Re-Package, Kitting).
• Participate in Lean/5S and continuous improvement meetings, document agreements and follow up on actions.
• Support data collection for cost studies and capital projects (without final analysis).
• Provide basic follow-up on industrial vehicle inspection compliance (IVECS).
• PMHV – record and track basic KPIs (availability, MTTR, MTBF).
• Manage spare crib inventory.
• Document incidents and follow up on simple corrective actions.
• Innovation – participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Support data collection for digitalization/automation projects.
• Attend as an observer/support member of the Innovation Council.
• Daily/Administrative – prepare daily activity log.
• Attend Start of Investigation (SOI) meetings and team manpower meetings.
• Assist in completing digital 3040 forms (equipment transfer to maintenance).

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Educación

Active engineering student (last 2 semesters)

Descripción del empleo

Ford of Mexico invites driven engineering students to join the Ford Champs Program as a Material Flow Engineering Trainee (Entry Level). This hands-on role offers exposure to packaging, inventory, and continuous improvement projects within a global automotive leader.

You’ll assist in data entry, audits, KPI tracking, and administrative tasks while gaining insight into PFEP, MP&L layouts, and cost studies. English proficiency and strong communication are essential.