Material Handling Engineer/Analyst

Ford México; Irapuato; Presencial; MXN 559,000 - 934,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive company in Irapuato is seeking a highly skilled Material Handling Engineer/Analyst to optimize processes within their plant. You'll analyze material flow, design layouts, and implement innovative strategies ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in material handling, AutoCAD proficiency, and strong problem-solving skills. Join us to help define tomorrow’s transportation.

Formación

• Demonstrable experience in material handling analysis and optimization.
• Experience in equipment installation and validation, including safe installation practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and modifying drawings.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and time studies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of material flow and optimize processes.
• Identify ideal dock utilization and propose solutions.
• Determine optimal part delivery methods and analyze routes.
• Develop and analyze indirect labor and equipment utilization.
• Design efficient plant layouts and storage systems.
• Create a plan for every part and manage inventory levels.

Conocimientos

Material handling analysis

Equipment installation

AutoCAD proficiency

Lean Manufacturing principles

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative teamwork

Proficiency in English

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Material Handling Engineer/Analyst to optimize material flow processes within our operations at Irapuato Plant. The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting detailed analyses, designing efficient layouts, and implementing innovative strategies to improve material movement, inventory accuracy, and overall operational efficiency. This role involves working directly with key personnel to take projects from initial concept through final implementation, ensuring compliance with Ford Safety Standards.

Responsibilities

• Material Flow Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of material flow from receiving docks to the marketplace, staging areas, assembly lines, and engine shipping.
• Dock Optimization: Identify dock utilization, propose ideal ramp numbers, and determine space requirements for staging and quality areas, considering window times, trailer unload patterns, and dedicated dock assignments.
• Material Route Analysis: Determine optimal part delivery methods, lead the formulation and implementation of material flow strategies, identify ideal material handling equipment, and analyze overall route utilization.
• Indirect Labor and Equipment Analysis: Develop and analyze the utilization of indirect labor (e.g., operators, drivers) and equipment to support all operations.
• Warehouse and Layout Designs: Develop and optimize plant layouts to improve material and personnel movement, and design efficient storage rack flows.
• PFEP (Plan For Every Part) Development: Define and implement a plan for every part, including delivery areas, minimum and maximum inventories. Update and improve existing databases, and collect data to analyze different material movement and inventory scenarios.
• Inventory Management: Verify minimum and maximum levels for every part in the marketplace.
• Packaging Development: Review packaging designs to avoid quality and delivery issues.
• Project Management and Implementation: Work directly with appropriate personnel to understand project concepts, objectives, and approaches. Take assigned projects from original concept through final implementation, following project scope and objectives.
• Collaboration and Documentation: Meet regularly with project teams and contractors to review deliverables and deadlines. Conduct periodic reviews of installation activities and review technical documents to ensure business requirements are adequately reflected. Disseminate information regarding mechanical installations and requirements.
• Safety Compliance: Work in accordance with Ford Safety Standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in material handling analysis and optimization.
• Experience in equipment installation and validation, including safe equipment installation practices.
• Proficiency in interpreting and modifying AutoCAD drawings and reviewing layouts.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, one-piece flow, and time and motion studies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and personnel.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills for disseminating technical information and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English.

About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our plans for the future of mobility, we offer a wide variety of opportunities to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

About The Team

We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to increase efficiency. It’s our people who make the difference. We encourage all employees to think outside the box to find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.