Autonomous Robotics Launch Manager

Ford Motor Company

Manager leading multi-plant engineering and robotics technology deployment at Ford. Overseeing AMR/AGV platforms and software integrations for manufacturing logistics.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeNaucalpan de Juárez • 🇲🇽 MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a high-performing team of robotics engineers, software developers, and launch professionals delivering AMR/automation across multiple Ford manufacturing sites.
Establish coding standards, software development best practices, and architecture guidelines for robotics platforms used within MP&L.
Provide high-level technical oversight of autonomy software, ADAS-style sensor fusion pipelines, software frameworks, and computer vision integrations.
Drive clarity and technical alignment between software teams, controls teams, IT, plant operations, and external vendors.
Shape Ford’s long-term strategy for AMR autonomy stacks- including sensor fusion, perception, mapping, localization, motion planning, and safety systems.
Drive standardization of Ford’s AMR software frameworks across plants to reduce cost, improve reliability, and create enterprise-wide scalability.
Lead authoring and negotiation of software-focused SOWs covering autonomy behaviors, fleet algorithms, sensor calibration requirements, MCU/SoC/MPU integration, and cybersecurity standards.
Translate business objectives and plant needs into detailed technical deliverables for internal teams and external suppliers—including coding milestones, functional safety requirements, and software validation criteria.
Oversee architecture, debugging, simulation, digital twin validation, and model-in-the-loop / software-in-the-loop testing environments prior to deployment.
Lead all software and controls readiness activities for AMR deployments during vehicle launches.
Ensure perception models are tuned, localization maps validated, autonomy parameters calibrated, and fleet software integration is stable prior to go-live.
Resolve high-complexity plant issues related to software behavior, routing algorithms, traffic orchestration, perception stack failures, and network integration.
Guide integration of SoC/MPU/MCU controllers, safety PLCs, fieldbuses, and robotics sensors.
Ensure motion controllers use appropriate constraint-based optimization, MPC, and control law tuning.
Oversee Gazebo, Isaac Sim, ROS simulation environments, digital twin development, and automated test harnesses.
Approve model-based design artifacts and software validation reports.
Manage multi-million-dollar budgets for robotics and software-driven automation projects.
Conduct financial reviews, cost optimization, and ROI analyses related to autonomy and software-heavy system deployments.
Interface with MP&L, MFE, IT, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance, Cybersecurity, and external robotics suppliers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors in engineering, robotics, computer science, software engineering, or related field.
5–10 years in robotics, automation, or software engineering, with 3–5+ years in leadership.
Deep understanding of AMR autonomy, ADAS-style algorithms, robotics controls, and sensor fusion.
Strong track record in SOW creation, vendor management, and full lifecycle robotics deployments.
Ability and willingness to travel to USA, Canada, Mexico plants as required.
Proficient English language skills
Master’s degree in Robotics, Software Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or Technical Leadership.
Experience architecting advanced robotics autonomy stacks or ADAS systems.
Familiarity with Ford GVOSS, GME-707, safety standards, and cybersecurity requirements.
Experience with virtual commissioning, PLC safety systems, and industrial networking.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead a high-performing team of robotics engineers, software developers, and launch professionals delivering AMR/automation across multiple Ford manufacturing sites.
Establish coding standards, software development best practices, and architecture guidelines for robotics platforms used within MP&L.
Provide high-level technical oversight of autonomy software, ADAS-style sensor fusion pipelines, software frameworks, and computer vision integrations.
Drive clarity and technical alignment between software teams, controls teams, IT, plant operations, and external vendors.
Shape Ford’s long-term strategy for AMR autonomy stacks- including sensor fusion, perception, mapping, localization, motion planning, and safety systems.
Drive standardization of Ford’s AMR software frameworks across plants to reduce cost, improve reliability, and create enterprise-wide scalability.
Lead authoring and negotiation of software-focused SOWs covering autonomy behaviors, fleet algorithms, sensor calibration requirements, MCU/SoC/MPU integration, and cybersecurity standards.
Translate business objectives and plant needs into detailed technical deliverables for internal teams and external suppliers—including coding milestones, functional safety requirements, and software validation criteria.
Oversee architecture, debugging, simulation, digital twin validation, and model-in-the-loop / software-in-the-loop testing environments prior to deployment.
Lead all software and controls readiness activities for AMR deployments during vehicle launches.
Ensure perception models are tuned, localization maps validated, autonomy parameters calibrated, and fleet software integration is stable prior to go-live.
Resolve high-complexity plant issues related to software behavior, routing algorithms, traffic orchestration, perception stack failures, and network integration.
Guide integration of SoC/MPU/MCU controllers, safety PLCs, fieldbuses, and robotics sensors.
Ensure motion controllers use appropriate constraint-based optimization, MPC, and control law tuning.
Oversee Gazebo, Isaac Sim, ROS simulation environments, digital twin development, and automated test harnesses.
Approve model-based design artifacts and software validation reports.
Manage multi-million-dollar budgets for robotics and software-driven automation projects.
Conduct financial reviews, cost optimization, and ROI analyses related to autonomy and software-heavy system deployments.
Interface with MP&L, MFE, IT, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance, Cybersecurity, and external robotics suppliers. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelors in engineering, robotics, computer science, software engineering, or related field.
5–10 years in robotics, automation, or software engineering, with 3–5+ years in leadership.
Deep understanding of AMR autonomy, ADAS-style algorithms, robotics controls, and sensor fusion.
Strong track record in SOW creation, vendor management, and full lifecycle robotics deployments.
Ability and willingness to travel to USA, Canada, Mexico plants as required.
Proficient English language skills
Master’s degree in Robotics, Software Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or Technical Leadership.
Experience architecting advanced robotics autonomy stacks or ADAS systems.
Familiarity with Ford GVOSS, GME-707, safety standards, and cybersecurity requirements.
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Hard Skills & Tools

roboticsautomationADAS algorithmssensor fusionsoftware developmentcoding standardsmotion planningcomputer visiondebuggingmodel-based design

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnegotiationtechnical oversightproblem-solvingfinancial analysisteam collaborationstrategic planningvendor managementproject management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in roboticsBachelor's degree in computer scienceBachelor's degree in software engineeringMaster's degree in RoboticsMaster's degree in Software EngineeringMaster's degree in Business Administration (MBA)Master's degree in Technical Leadership