Autonomous Robotics Launch Manager

Ford Motor Company

Manager leading multi-plant engineering and project delivery for autonomous robotics technologies at Ford. Overseeing advanced robotics platforms and ensuring alignment with safety and cybersecurity standards.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multi-plant engineering teams focused on autonomous robotics technologies, with a strong emphasis on AMR autonomy, ADAS algorithms, and full lifecycle robotics deployments. Proficient in ensuring compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards while managing complex software integrations.

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AMR AutonomyADAS AlgorithmsRobotics ControlsSOW CreationLeadership in Robotics

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Hard Skills

Robotics EngineeringSoftware EngineeringPerception ModelingMapping/LocalizationFleet Management CodingAutonomy Stack RefinementSensor FusionVirtual CommissioningPLC Safety SystemsIndustrial Networking

Soft Skills

Vendor ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AMR/AGV PlatformsML-Based Perception SystemsCybersecurity StandardsFord GVOSSGME-707

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in RoboticsMaster's Degree in Software EngineeringMBATechnical Leadership

Industry Keywords

Autonomous RoboticsManufacturing LogisticsSafety StandardsCybersecurity RequirementsFull Lifecycle Robotics Deployments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This role leads a multi-plant engineering and project delivery team responsible for defining, developing, and deploying next-generation autonomous robotics technologies used in Ford’s manufacturing in-plant logistics environment.
Oversee advanced AMR/AGV platforms, embedded controls, ML-based perception systems, ADAS-inspired autonomy stacks, and large-scale software integrations that support material delivery launches across Ford’s global plants.
Direct software-heavy engineering activities—such as perception modeling, mapping/localization, fleet management coding, and autonomy stack refinement—while ensuring alignment with Ford safety, cybersecurity, and plant operations standards.

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
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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

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.