Ford Motor Company

Engineer

• Design, develop, validate, and release automotive systems, subsystems, and components for FSS/Build-To-Print Suppliers for assigned programs.
• Monitor the development of Interior Systems for Ford vehicles according to company-specific benchmarks.
• Design parts in order to comply with Corporate and Local requirements for parts validation, considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as the Manufacturing and Assembly requirements.
• Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets.
• Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through Ford's systems.
• Responsible for parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant.
• Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues.
• Looking for design improvements to increase quality and cost/weight optimization.

Product Development Engineer – Interior Trim

Designer

• Leading the new working interaction model of how the FNV3.x Platform and Digital Design, Controls Strategies,
• Interfacing with platform applications, Design – Dgitial and Studio, Program Applications teams, Tech Strategy, Digital Prouct, and EVDD Functional Engineering Teams to deliver a platfrom Controls Strategy and Layout (previously CL&U) for the Platfrom
• Coordinate cross-fuctionally to deliver a “platform” first overall strategy with low complexity, efficient implementation plans, while balancing the key design principles for best customer experiences
• Additional responsibility includes mernging the platform approach within the IVI teams and the FNV3.x structed develirables for platform milestones
• Be part of the solution to deliver exceptional experience with quality at the right time in the platfrom progression of FNV3.x.
• Leadership in the overall CL&U Libraby of platfrom choices aligned with FNV3.x core platform
• Developing program management definition for platfrom milestones and design loops
• Supporting development of strategy plans for new Vehicle Program Cycle Plan – for both design
• Partnering with TPP Applications and Vehicle Programs to ensure balanced enterprise solutions with focus on Platform approach.
• Partner with Tech Strategy and the TPP Technical Features team to complete necessary scope and systems i/o anaylsis. Define impacts and reommendations for design strategies, switches, and IVI solutions.
• Managing Platform timelines, risk mitigation plans and cost/investment to ensure on-time and on-target delivery.
• Driving the cross-skill team delivery with the use of deisgn guardrails – to enable iterative design, while upholding the contraints needed to maintan implementation plans; ensure all platform soltuons are able to delivery with robustness. Reduce delivery risk.
• Navigating challenges related to vehicle development that impacts Electrical Platform foundational architecture principles and hardware/software complexity for vehicle life cycle.
• Driving awareness/transparency for new designs that will comprimse complexity.
• Coordinating software Platform initiatives that support Manufacturing efficiency and innovation.
• Developing complete plans for the a consistent Platform strategy across the EVDD teams with
• Catylize and support the priority of changes through the required Decision Forums (DFs): Architecture Change Control, Unified Backlog, Platform Change Control, Vehicle Program Change Control,

Tech Platform Design Interface

Technical Product Manager

• 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 leading Data Scientists, Data Engineers and Software Engineers to develop and deploy products using analytic and machine learning methods.
• Work hands-on with the team and other partners to deliver solutions that meet our customer's requirements and needs.
• 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.
• Collaborate with universities under the URP (University Research Partnership) framework governed by the Research & Innovation Center to research methods for solving specific problems using AI/ML
• Research the emerging fields of Generative AI, Machine Vision, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) to identify opportunities for application
• Publish findings in industry and research journals and present at conferences; Attend conferences to learn and benchmark state of the art in analytics
• Coach and mentor Data Scientists in the areas of statistics, AI/ML, Generative AI, Optimization, etc.

Technical Product Manager, Manufacturing Analytics

Full-stack Engineer

• Conduct product and technology experiments to gather feedback and product insights.
• Initiates or translates the product road map into manageable product features in the backlog through quarterly scoping sessions.
• Jump in and assist product lines and product teams to resolve technical blockers.
• Employs and/or champions Agile software processes, culture, standard methodologies, and techniques.
• Actively works to identify and remove/ mitigate risks and blockers to product delivery.
• Assesses the overall health of the product and prompts key decisions to move it forward.

Technical Anchor – Software Engineering

Architect

• Own and deliver end-to-end transformation initiatives to establish new business capabilities supporting ADVEV objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Supply Chain, Logistics and more to drive change in processes, tools and people
• Apply strategic thinking and create influence without authority when leading transformations
• Define clear problem statements to develop current state and future state operating models using process mapping techniques
• Find relevant stakeholders and conduct discovery phases, identify bottlenecks and pain points; innovate actionable solutions
• Manage stakeholder relationships; prioritize competing needs and scope transformation projects accordingly
• Apply well-formulated strategies to drive decision-making and accountability
• Facilitate business process acceptance and ensure smooth adoption of changes
• Control project scope within dynamic conditions ensuring timeline, cost, and quality goals
• Analyze impacts of change vs inaction, identify risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies
• Incorporate organizational change management including communication, training and rollout of process/tool changes, to drive new capability adoption
• Maintain flexibility and agility to adapt to evolving stakeholder needs, organizational priorities, and navigate through setbacks and uncertainties

Staff Business Architect

• Drive manufacturing point of view in developing specific, near future vehicle platform derivatives
• Drive a Design For Assembly (DFA) mindset into new model vehicle part development by regularly collaborating with the PD team to minimize facility & tooling impact, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements
• Initiate and collaborate with Manufacturing Core Teams on the development of the build sequence, installation processes, and tooling systems for new product launches
• Quantify impact to manufacturing to launch new model programs including facility, tooling, and labor for all assembly functions
• Utilize virtual tools, such as Active Workspace and TeamCenter, to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for assembly
• Remotely assess existing facility layouts to analyze assembly processes using Vault and AutoCAD for planning future work
• Assess all product designs/concepts for adherence to our Global Manufacturing Requirements
• Evaluate "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs
• Collaborate in a multi-functional team of Program Delivery teams, Product Development, Marketing, Program Planning, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs, etc. in early product planning workshops

Platform Execution Engineer

IT Support

• Deliver the end-to-end launch of global regulatory solutions such as the EU Battery Passport across impacted vehicle programs and battery variants. Manage the integration of cradle-to-grave regulatory attributes per battery variant through partnerships with SaaS solution provider, System Integrator, and global Joint Venture Partners. Deliver enterprise-grade strategic solution or solution enhancements for EU Deforestation (EUDR) Act, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), etc.
• Deliver and scale solution enhancements for N-Tier value stream mapping for impacted high-risk material supply chain and parts. Scale ESG Audit and Contract Management to ensure compliance across pre and post contract suppliers. Migrate business processes from legacy to strategic platforms for supplier collaboration.
• Direct the transition from fragmented point-to-point integrations with enterprise data source applications and systems to a unified Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) and Supply Chain Integrated Data Platform (SC-IDP).
• Lead complex technical and strategic collaborations with global external partners.
• Lead supply chain technology benchmarking, prove-outs, etc. Deliver pilots to prove out standardized, sovereign data exchange using Catena-X standards at scale with suppliers for use-cases like Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), Supplier Quality, etc.
• Foster an "AI-native" culture within the product team. Deliver tangible Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) efficiency gains by effectively leveraging AI.
• Apply a broad understanding of Ford enterprise architecture and technology standards and work with enterprise architects to guide and deliver future solutions/services.
• Lead and manage a team of 12 individual contributors comprising of IT product managers, technical business analysts, and software engineers. Be responsible for skill development, coaching and counseling for direct reports.

IT Manager, Supply Chain Sustainability

Director

• The Director for Network and Platform will put strategies in place that position Michigan Central as a platform where others come to succeed. Michigan Central has been on a journey where we have tested different concepts and programming and now we are at a point where we need to learn from those prototypes and either grow nascent ideas into full P&Ls or shift to a partner.
• We have multiple grants and programs operating under the workforce bucket that need to aligned to our priorities and executed against, showing impact and job creation. This role will continue to refine the talent strategy to be differentiated, show immediate impact, and enable convenings that can capitalize on our programs. You will also be responsible for our strategic partners in this space, including: Boys and Girls Club, GVSU, WSU, UMCI, and future workforce partners that join the ecosystem. Your role is to find mutual value, while balancing capacity and impact.
• This role will also be responsible for working across the network to find collaboration and strategic opportunities to bring partners together. We have been in a stage of growth and now are shifting into a season of operationalizing and differentiating – putting scaled operations in places where it is needed, and pivoting where it is needed.
• The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader who can direct a team but can also use their influence to bring together teams not under the purview for collaboration. This person has a background in workforce development, knows the gaps in the space and can position Michigan Central in a role that is beneficial but not duplicative. This person can work with philanthropy, government, and private industry to bring together disparate viewpoints into one strategy, and execute a shared vision back to them. This role has to balance strategy with doing and will need to dig into existing programs, understand the nuances, and then build the next steps with operational excellence.

Director, Talent and Network

Data Scientist

• Design and deliver end‑to‑end data science solutions, from problem formulation through modeling, evaluation, and deployment support.
• Develop and evaluate machine learning models (e.g., classification, anomaly detection, forecasting, NLP) for quality and reliability use cases.
• Build LLM‑enabled applications, including prompt‑based systems, RAG pipelines, and hybrid ML + LLM solutions.
• Leverage Knowledge Graphs and graph‑based techniques to integrate structured and unstructured data.
• Implement data and ML workflows on cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Write high‑quality, reproducible, and maintainable code and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Analyst

• You'll identify, analyze, and evaluate privacy risks across various business processes and systems, proposing mitigation strategies to enhance data protection.
• You'll assist in developing and implementing comprehensive global privacy compliance plans, ensuring adherence to evolving regulations.
• You'll conduct reviews of privacy controls and practices, much like an audit function, to verify their effectiveness and alignment with internal policies and external requirements.
• You'll work closely with legal, IT, product, and other teams, translating privacy requirements into practical actions and providing guidance on best practices.
• You'll contribute to refining our privacy assurance processes, adapting to new challenges and proactively seeking ways to strengthen our overall privacy program.

Privacy Analyst – Assurance

Manager

• Lead development and execution of SCS HRWC strategies, processes, and compliance activities across the global supply base. Initiatives include (but are not limited to):
• Supply chain due diligence compliance and reporting to ensure compliance with existing and proposed legislation.
• Social responsibility auditing based on risk assessment.
• Policy alignment of Tier 1 suppliers with Ford’s Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Integration of SCS requirements and metrics into sourcing processes.
• HRWC and sourcing training for suppliers and Ford team members.
• Benchmarking within and outside automotive industry to identify emerging trends, recommend opportunities for improvement, and maintain awareness of external stakeholder expectations.
• Lead regular updates to the Supplier Code of Conduct, Social Responsibility and Anti-Corruption Supplier Guide, Global Modern Slavery Statement
• Support annual updates to Integrated Sustainability & Financial Report, Human Rights Report, Value Chain Transparency Supplier Guide.
• Represent Ford as a technical expert in and develop point-of-view for industry and cross-industry forums and sub-teams relative to human rights and working conditions. Proactively engage in cross industry collaborations to ensure efficient engagement with Tier 1 suppliers and sub-tiers.
• Identify key indicators and maintain data management integrity of all metrics for HRWC.
• Manage Business Managed IT application requirements.
• Lead department meetings, set annual team/employee objectives, develop annual budget for program implementation, memberships, etc.

Manager – Sustainability

• Own feature delivery over mid- to multi-year horizons; manage schedules and backlogs
• Define project goals and delivery roadmaps; align resources with priorities and technology staging
• Establish and track technical success metrics including key performance indicators
• Translate customer requirements into actionable specifications across multiple teams; identify gaps and opportunities
• Define required data sets; analyze and inform impactful decisions for the feature area
• Resolve technical issues; anticipate risk, develop mitigations, lead communications with responsible and stakeholder teams
• Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement through kaizen practices
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and evolving technology practices

Hardware TPM, EDS, Power Supply

Accounting Manager

• Research, analyze, and provide guidance on technical accounting matters for new and emerging strategic and operational initiatives.
• Serve as accounting subject matter expert on a variety of cross-functional activities.
• Monitor and review new accounting standards (U.S. GAAP & IFRS). You will lead the development of internal accounting policies, communicate changes to applicable stakeholders, assist in developing robust implementation plans, and ensure proper implementation by effective date.
• Play a key role in the preparation of quarterly SEC filings, specifically owning the completion of assigned footnotes and disclosures.
• Support internal corporate audits and external audits of our financial statements, along with adherence to financial control processes.

Accounting Policy Manager

• Identify and drive implementation of current and forward model freight savings ideas to contribute to NAML cost efficiency roadmap
• Support achievement of $100M+ NAML Cost Reduction Task.
• On-time completion of Forward Model deliverables supporting final logistics design launch plan and timeline.
• Complete all Forward Model Milestone, SoMP & Ad Hoc study requests accurately and on time.
• Single point of contact for NAML coordinating department study responses to studies and department reviews.
• Represent NAML / support Purchasing’s Resourcing Workflow Management (RWM), ASAP/SOBA/CPA/SWT Process, and Global Council Steering Teams (GCSTs).
• Provide accurate and timely study responses to achieve total enterprise cost decisions.
• Champion / Drive Total Landed Cost Decisions.
• Develop and maintain freight databases, dashboards, and key metrics.
• Design and launch Forward Model networks within approved budgetary / targeted CPUs.
• Work with plant launch personnel to ensure efficient and effective network planning

Logistics Analyst

Software Engineer

• Developer Infrastructure & Toolchain: Implement scalable CI/CD pipeline infrastructure, source code management systems, and repository mirroring solutions that enhance developer efficiency across the software development lifecycle.
• Build Automation & Integration: Oversee the deployment and maintenance of build automation tooling, artifact repository systems, and containerization strategies for development and deployment environments.
• System Administration & Optimization: Manage large-scale Artifactory instances, implement LDAP and SSO integration with development tools, and optimize system performance for high-availability developer infrastructure.
• Monitoring & Security: Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems for development infrastructure while ensuring security best practices across CI/CD pipelines and development tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with development teams across geographies and time zones to identify productivity bottlenecks, gather requirements, and implement scalable solutions that improve the overall software development experience.