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M&PL Champ-Planta Ford Irapuato

CompanyFord Motor Company
LocationIrapuato
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The MP&L Ford Champ will support the launch of new projects by validating workstation readiness and managing material flow configurations. They will also participate in innovation initiatives, data collection for digitalization, and daily administrative tasks to support the plant's operations.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
186172
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

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. 

Ford Champs will allow to get to now different business areas through 12 to 24 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional. 

Responsibilities

As an MP&L Ford Champ, you will be responsible of supporting the Launch of a New Project 

 What you´ll do: 

Responsibilities List  

1. MP&L Launch New Project 

  • Validate MP&L Workstation Readiness across all workstations for the new program/project.  

  • Track and drive closure of action items to achieve 100% MP&L Workstation Readiness.  

  • Support the setup and configuration of SMART (Synchronous Material and Replenishment Trigger) for 100% of the Bill of Materials (BOM) items.  

  • Facilitate the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system setup across marketplaces and buffers, including Visual Factory implementation. 

  • Track, manage, and follow up on pending action items from the MP&L Launch Readiness Scorecard. 

2. Material Flow (support) 

  • Help keep the PFEP (Plan For Every Part) updated (data entry, basic validation of information). 

  • Participate in meetings and continuous improvement (Lean/5S) activities, documenting agreements and following up on simple action items. 

 

3. Innovation (participation) 

  • Support data collection for digitalization/automation projects. 

  • Attend as an observer/support member of the Innovation Council. 

4. 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

Requirements 

  • 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 

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials/Metallurgy, Mechatronics, or a related field). 

 Languages 

  • Fluent English (B2/C1 level equivalent), with excellent technical communication, reading, and writing skills. 

  

Technical Knowledge 

  • Excel: Advance knowledge  

  

Soft Skills 

  • Analytical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities. 

  • Leadership, proactivity, and a results-driven mindset. 

  • Strong communication and technical writing skills. 

  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams. 

  

DISCLAIMER: Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability. 

 

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Key Skills
Material PlanningLogisticsExcelAnalytical ThinkingCommunicationProblem SolvingLeadershipProactivityTechnical WritingLean Manufacturing5SData CollectionProject ManagementWarehouse ManagementBill Of Materials
Categories
EngineeringLogisticsManufacturingManagement & LeadershipAdministrative