MP&L Engineering Specialist

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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

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

Pay

This position is a grade 7-8, ranging from $84,480-$162,120.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.