The Ford Champs Program provides students with hands-on, career-specific experience inside Ford of Mexico.
Ford Champs looks forward to providing you with key knowledge and significant experiences for your professional career. This is a great platform to connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals in many areas of the business and learn more about our Ford full time opportunities. Throughout this program, there are many opportunities to gain insight and exposure to our business that will last a lifetime.
Responsibilities List – Material Flow Engineering Trainee (Entry Level)
1. Packaging (support)
Assist with the initial review of 1271 forms (verify completeness) before passing them to the Engineer for approval.
Help track the maintenance and repair status of Ford-owned containers.
Support physical counts and inventory records of the container fleet.
Document quality findings related to dunnage/packaging (support on ICA/PCA reports, without closing the case).
Assist in completing packaging audit checklists (MCRP).
2. Material Flow (support)
Help keep the PFEP (Plan For Every Part) updated (data entry, basic validation of information).
Assist in updating layouts for MP&L areas (Market, Re-Package, Kitting) under supervision.
Participate in meetings and continuous improvement (Lean/5S) activities, documenting agreements and following up on simple action items.
Support the collection of information for cost studies and capital projects (without preparing the final analysis).
Provide basic follow-up on industrial vehicle inspection compliance (IVECS).
3. Cost (administrative support)
Assist with capturing and tracking requisitions/purchase orders.
Help follow up on balances and validity periods of open purchase orders.
Support the review of invoices before sending them for approval.
4. PMHV (support)
Assist in recording and tracking basic KPIs (availability, MTTR, MTBF).
Help manage spare crib inventory.
Document incidents and follow up on simple corrective actions.
5. Innovation (participation)
Participate in 5S's and continuous improvement activities for the area.
Support data collection for digitalization/automation projects.
Attend as an observer/support member of the Innovation Council.
6. Daily / Administrative Activities
Prepare daily activity log.
Attend Start of Investigation (SOI) meetings and team manpower meetings.
Assist in completing digital 3040 forms (equipment transfer to maintenance).
What you´ll need:
Active student from any of the last 2 semesters of Engineering (Mechatronic, Mechanic, Innovation and Development, Robotics and Intelligent systems, Industrial, Material Planning and Logistics, etc…)
90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening)
Strong analytical and communication skills
Skills Required
- Active student in one of the last two semesters of an engineering program, such as Mechatronics, Mechanical, Innovation and Development, Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Industrial Engineering, or Material Planning and Logistics
- 90% English proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
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Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.
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Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
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