Material Flow Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Provide engineering support for material flow processes and document standards and procedures .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,480 - $162,120 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in material flow processes, lean manufacturing strategies, and automation implementations, with a strong focus on collaboration and communication across various organizational levels.

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Material Flow ExpertiseLean Manufacturing StrategiesAutomation ImplementationsProject Planning and CoordinationInterpersonal and Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Material Flow ProcessesLean PrinciplesProject PlanningAutomation ImplementationFloor Space AnalysisSafety ImprovementCost ReductionQuality ImprovementInventory ManagementManufacturing Experience

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationLeadership BehaviorsInterpersonal SkillsTeambuildingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAutoCADAGV/AMR SystemsWarehouse Automation

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing Plant EnvironmentAutomotive IndustryMaterial Handling EquipmentContinuous ImprovementTechnical Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering support for material flow processes and document standards and procedures
Provide training and ensure adherence and maintenance so materials are available throughout the facility
Work with Planning & Inventory Control, Production, Material Handlers, and Supply Chain on policies and continuous improvement
Develop, design, and improve material flow processes and equipment
Recommend changes to increase safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and optimize efficiency
Participate in plant layout activities and develop floor space analyses
Assist in qualifying manual and powered material handling equipment
Improve material flow and manage materials and inventory consistent with Lean principles
Lay out market, sequencing, and kitting areas
Define in-plant storage and call systems, goals, and metrics for material control
Analyze vehicle and pedestrian flow, congestion, and safety
Collaborate with functional groups, vendors, Production, Production Control, Supply Chain, Quality, and engineering departments
Prepare project plans, develop schedule milestones, and coordinate labor, facility, and equipment requirements
Propose alternate plans for economic evaluation
Administer technical procedures and implement an industrial engineering system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
2 or more years of materials experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred)
Experience with successful automation implementations including AGV/AMR and warehouse automation (preferred)
Demonstrated experience working with all levels of the organization (preferred)
Experience working collaboratively on teams and driving (preferred)
Demonstrated leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills (preferred)
Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment (preferred)
Tenure working in the automotive industry (preferred)
Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook/Access) (preferred)
Knowledge of AutoCAD (preferred)
Validated functional expertise in material flow (preferred)
Strong understanding of lean material flow strategies and lean manufacturing processes (preferred)
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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