MFE Engineer

Ford Model e U.S.Chennai, Tamil NaduHybridFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 1 day ago

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Key Responsibilities & Competencies :

- Lead cross-functional deployment of end-to-end material flow systems for major plant changes, new introductions, and capacity/footprint transformations across Powertrain Operations.
- Ensure readiness of suppliers (for material delivery), internal logistics, and internal dunnage/container loops while integrating quality and traceability requirements.
- Lead deployment of lean storage and intralogistics automation solutions (where justified) and ensure integration with digital execution and traceability.
- Leads through influence; manages conflict constructively.
- Strong planning, prioritization, and closure discipline.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Production/Material Flow or related).

Typically 5–7 years’ experience in Material Flow Engineering / plant logistics engineering / manufacturing operations support.

Project/program leadership experience strongly preferred.

Clear written and verbal communication for cross-functional reviews.

Professional / Organizational Competencies Preferred

System-level material flow design and governance.

Strong engineering depth for internal returnable/expendable dunnage (e.g., repack racks, kit bins/racks, sequence racks) and container strategies.

Ability to lead risk-based planning and execution across multiple stakeholders.

Familiarity with intralogistics automation concepts (AGV/AMR operating model, handoff design, safety interface basics).

Coaches others and raises capability within the team.