Trainee MFG

Ford; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Active engineering student (last 2 semesters)

Job description

The Ford Champs Program provides students with hands‑on, career‑specific experience inside Ford of Mexico.

The 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.

Responsibilities List – Material Flow Engineering Trainee (Entry Level)

1. Packaging (support)

• Assist with the initial review of 1271 forms (verify completeness) before passing them to the Engineer for approval.

• Help track the 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 (support on ICA/PCA reports, without closing the case).

• Assist in completing packaging audit checklists (MCRP).

2. Material Flow (support)

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

• Assist in updating layouts for MP&L areas (Market, Re-Package, Kitting) under supervision.

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

• Support the collection of information for cost studies and capital projects (without preparing the final analysis).

• Provide basic follow-up on industrial vehicle inspection compliance (IVECS).

3. Cost (administrative support)

• Assist with capturing and tracking requisitions/purchase orders.

• Help follow up on balances and validity periods of open purchase orders.

• Support the review of invoices before sending them for approval.

4. PMHV (support)

• Assist in recording and tracking basic KPIs (availability, MTTR, MTBF).

• Help manage spare crib inventory.

• Document incidents and follow up on simple corrective actions.

5. Innovation (participation)

• Participate in 5S's and continuous improvement activities for the area.

• Support data collection for digitalization/automation projects.

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

6. 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).

What you´ll need:

• 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