Dearborn, MI, USA
11 days ago
Material Flow Engineer

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... 

Coordinate production team approvals of supplier owned and in-process packaging, material presentation equipment, and in-plant handling procedures at the Dearborn Truck Plant & Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. 

You'll have... 

High School Diploma or GED2 or more years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and coop experience will be considered)

Even better, you may have...

Bachelor of Science in Material Handling or Packaging Engineering degree preferredExperience and knowledge of Ford's packaging guidelines and packaging processes desiredKnowledge of FPS Synchronous Material FlowKnowledgeable on CPARS/ARIBA and able to write purchase orders for the departmentMicrosoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

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 coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

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

This position is a range of salary grades 7 and 8.  

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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What you'll do...

Confirm packaging functionality to form, fit and functionGet Ford packaging forms approved at the plantSupport returnable containerization (convert cardboard to returnable dunnage). Manage external warehousing and logistics service providers (supporting part re-pack, rust-proofing, container repair, dunnage washing, and long-term part storage).Work with teams, operators, Material Handling and teams to improve workstation material delivery and presentation.Replace/repair Ford owned damaged containers Develop layout proposals for unique operations or line rebalances.Specify, purchase, and coordinate the installation of MH linefeed equipment.Responsible for completing cost studies, capital improvement budget projects, forecasting packaging costs, MH equipment requirements, floor space effect, material flow impact, and FPS/SMF system support.Support new model programs, stockpiling, and capacity alternative planning.Plant CMMS3 packaging data administrator.  Confirm supplier packaging information for accuracy in CMMSParticipate in local ergonomics committee to correct ergonomic and safety packaging issues and concerns.Maintenance of SMART database and E-ink tagsMaintenance of Call Buttons that communicate with MRT screens Participate with PMHV committee for improvement in safety and traffic flow.Initiate corrective actions to alleviate part quality concerns related to dunnage or handling Address supplier compliance issuesParticipate in SMF planning team supporting lean manufacturing continuous improvement (decanted marketplace, small lot containerization, flexible linefeed, etc.).Determine container fleet size if requiredDunnage storage and return strategyStock pile storage, part preservationPackaging supplies specificationsSingle point of contact for issuing department purchase orders, RFQ's, and payment approvals.Act as liaison between plant and suppliers to resolve packaging quality concerns and advise and assist suppliers to establish and/or revise packaging to comply with specified guidelines.Manage Ford owned container and material handling maintenance projectsReview MP&L Manpower and operations to identify and implement efficiencies
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