MP&L Engineering Specialist

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

1d • $84,480 - $162,120 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years’ manufacturing plant experience
• 5+ years’ experience in Manufacturing
• 2+ years’ computer skills (Microsoft Office/Excel/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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED