MP&L Engineering Specialist

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks an Engineering Specialist - MP&L to drive standardization and continuous improvement in the Ford Production System. You will support lean initiatives, manage packaging and material handling projects, and work with teams to optimize delivery and layout.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing and proficiency with Microsoft Office; a Bachelor’s in Engineering is preferred and leadership skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years' experience in Manufacturing.
• 2+ years' experience in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Initiate corrective actions to alleviate part quality concerns related to dunnage or handling.
• Support lean manufacturing continuous improvement activities.
• Manage Ford-owned container and material handling maintenance projects.
• Manage stock piles, external warehousing, and logistics.
• Develop internal packaging/dunnage specifications.
• Work with teams to improve workstation material delivery and presentation.
• Develop layout proposals for unique operations or line rebalances.
• Specify, purchase, and coordinate installation of material handling linefeed equipment.
• Complete cost studies and budget projects for packaging and MH equipment.
• Support new model programs and capacity planning.
• Determine container fleet size.
• Review MP&L manpower and operations for efficiencies.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve packaging quality concerns and ensure compliance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Teambuilding

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Engineering Specialist -MP&L

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

We are taking our MP&L Superintendents to the next level. These talented employees have the title of Engineering Specialist- MP&L and they are the drivers of standardization and continuous improvement in the Ford Production System.

What you'll do...

• Initiate corrective actions to alleviate part quality concerns related to dunnage or handling
• Support lean manufacturing continuous improvement (decanted marketplace, small lot containerization, flexible linefeed, returnable containerization, etc.).
• Manage Ford-owned container and material handling maintenance projects
• Manage stock piles, external warehousing, and logistics (supporting part re-pack, rust-proofing, container repair, dunnage washing, and long-term part storage).
• Develop internal packaging/dunnage specifications
• Work with teams, operators, and Material Handling to improve workstation material delivery and presentation.
• Develop layout proposals for unique operations or line rebalances.
• Specify, purchase, and coordinate the installation of material handling linefeed equipment
• Complete cost studies, capital improvement budget projects, forecasting packaging costs, MH equipment requirements, floor space effect, material flow impact, and synchronous material flow system support.
• Support new model programs and capacity alternative planning
• Determine container fleet size
• Review MP&L manpower and operations to identify and implement efficiencies
• Work with suppliers and staff packaging engineering to resolve packaging quality concerns, establish and/or revise packaging to comply with specified guidelines, and address compliance issues
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization

You’ll have...

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years' experience in Manufacturing
• 2+ years' experience in Microsoft Office

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years' manufacturing plant experience
• 5+ years' experience in Manufacturing
• 2+ years' computer skills (Microsoft Office/Excel/Word/PowerPoint), AutoCAD, Access
• 1+ years' experience in Packaging and Containerization disciplines
• Knowledge of lean material flow strategies & lean manufacturing processes
• Ability to design equipment, packaging and dunnage
• 1+ years' experience in Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems
• Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder ... or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
• For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
• This position is a grade 7-8, ranging from $84,480-$162,120.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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