MP&L Engineering Specialist: Lean Logistics & Packaging

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

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.