**In this position...** The Digital Manufacturing Systems (DMS) team at Ford is building the digital factory of the future—a software-defined manufacturing ecosystem that integrates process, product, and production to empower operators and engineers like never before. We operate at the intersection of advanced software, embedded systems, connected hardware, and real-time insights to enable Ford’s transformation into a Virtual First, Connected Factory that closes feedback loops in real time. Our goal is simple: make the operator’s life better while building safer, smarter, and more efficient plants worldwide. As a key member of this innovative team, you will: + Develop data-centric platforms that reduce defects, optimize throughput, and ensure safety across Ford’s global manufacturing network. + Engineer high-performance data systems for real-time analytics, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance in factory settings. + Collaborate with embedded systems, hardware, and software teams to integrate data flows into Ford’s digital factory twin. + Generate actionable, real-time insights that empower operators and automated systems to anticipate and resolve issues. + Contribute to Ford’s pioneering in-house data platforms for assembly line optimization and performance monitoring. We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? **What you'll do...** + Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines, databases, and analytics tools for handling massive volumes of manufacturing data. + Lead the full data lifecycle, including ingestion, processing, storage, analysis, and visualization in real-time environments. + Own key data architecture components and implement features that enable predictive modeling and anomaly detection. + Identify and mitigate data-related issues in production, enhancing system scalability and data integrity. + Mentor team members on data best practices and provide guidance through reviews and technical discussions. + Influence data strategy, evaluate new tools/technologies (e.g., big data frameworks), and integrate them into manufacturing workflows. + Ensure data systems are secure, compliant, and optimized for performance in industrial contexts. **You'll have...** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering, similar or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. + 6 years of experience in data engineering or systems roles, with a focus on production-scale data solutions. + 6 years experience building deploying and managing data pipelines and data technologies for real time anaytics, streaming and batch processing. + 4 years experience utilizing and managing databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, BigQuery, DuckDB) and ETL processes. + 1 + year experience leveraging cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, GCP BigQuery) and orchestration tools (e.g., Conductor). **Even better, you may have...** + Familiarity with DevOps for data (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and data governance practices. + Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and data scientists. + Background in manufacturing data, IoT sensors, or real-time analytics. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • 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. This position is a leadership level 6. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP4 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CS2 **Requisition ID** : 48696