Data Scientist, Manufacturing Analytics

Ford Motor Company

Data Scientist role leveraging analytics and machine learning to improve Manufacturing processes at Ford. Collaborating with various teams to develop data-driven insights and solutions.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,300 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accelerate the application of value-added analytics and machine learning into the portfolio of products for Manufacturing Analytics.
Drive analytic excellence into product teams by collaborating with Data Scientists, Data Engineers and Software Engineers in analytic and machine learning methods.
Work closely with the Product Manager and Product Owner to translate Business Value needs into analytic deliverables and, where appropriate, software products for delivery by product teams.
Work hands-on with the team and other partners to deliver solutions that meet our customer's requirements and needs.
Act as a consultant to the business vs. an order taker.
Balance "doing it right" with "speed to delivery" by identifying and mitigating risk, generating options, educating business and other decision makers, and taking on justified technical debt.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, such as Data Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics OR Computer Science
2+ year experience hands-on experience with mathematical programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, optimization/simulation techniques, or statistical analysis
1+ year of experience delivering analytics solutions
1+ year experience with Agile team methodology
Demonstrated technical skills in data analytics, AI/ML, operations research, and/or optimization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mathematical ProgrammingArtificial IntelligenceOperations ResearchSimulation TechniquesStatistical Analysis

Soft Skills

Consultative ApproachCollaborationRisk MitigationDecision Making