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Trainee MFG

CompanyFord Motor Company
LocationChihuahua
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The trainee will support material flow engineering, packaging audits, and inventory management tasks. They will also assist with administrative duties, cost tracking, and continuous improvement projects within the manufacturing environment.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
186155
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us. 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. Privacy Policy: https://www.ford.com/help/privacy/
About the Role

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

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). 

Qualifications

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  

Key Skills
Material flow engineeringPackagingInventory managementData entryLean manufacturing5SContinuous improvementCost analysisKPI trackingIndustrial vehicle inspectionCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsDigitalizationAutomationAdministrative support
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingLogisticsAdministrative