Automation & Logistics Engineer – CAD, SAP, BI

Socket.dev; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a role within the Parts Supply & Logistics engineering services team to support continuous improvement and implementation of operational strategies. You will work with plant leadership to improve facility layouts, develop business cases, and deploy advanced technology solutions in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities include collaborating with vendors, performing purchasing tasks, using AutoCAD, and leveraging SAP/EWM and BI data to drive decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Engineering or supply chain degree is preferred.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Experience with depot operations and project management is preferred.
• Familiarity with material handling automation and purchasing systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and install solutions at Ford distribution operations with 3rd party vendors and facility management.
• Collaborate with purchasing, finance, manufacturing, and labor affairs.
• Handle internal purchasing to generate requisitions, approvals, POs, invoices and reconciliations.
• Use AutoCAD to adjust CAD drawings for facilities.
• Identify material flow deficiencies and provide data-based recommendations.
• Pull data with SAP EWM and BI tools and visualize insights for PS&L stakeholders.
• Benchmark with OEMs, build business cases, and present to FCSD leadership.
• Apply project management to meet deadlines, budget targets, and obstacles.
• Onsite 3–4 days per week at a metro Detroit PS&L facility; travel North America-wide for benchmarking.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering/SCM degree preferred

Masters degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Alteryx

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Ariba

IERP

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a role within the Parts Supply & Logistics engineering services team to support continuous improvement and implementation of operational strategies. You will work with plant leadership to improve facility layouts, develop business cases, and deploy advanced technology solutions in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities include collaborating with vendors, performing purchasing tasks, using AutoCAD, and leveraging SAP/EWM and BI data to drive decisions.