Customer Confidence at Ford is committed to envisioning and creating simple, thoughtful, enjoyable, and compelling product experiences that our customers need and love. We work in close partnership with product, design, and engineering to deliver best-in-class experiences that meet the needs of people today, and in the future. The text presented in various languages across the vehicle screens and mobile applications plays a crucial role in these products, being one of the key enablers to sell in different countries around the globe. As Translations and Fonts Supervisor you will lead a team that will be responsible of localization of information (texts) of in-vehicle digital displays to deliver Translation and Fonts for automotive digital components and manage its delivery across all vehicles and projects. Also, you will need to support mobile applications, marketing, web, and additional requests to ensure quality and consistency across the company. If you are a leader, detail-oriented, organized, and a team player, this role offers you the opportunity to develop your skills and interests not only in the field of linguistics but also in process creation, project management, CAT tools proficiency, and process improvement. At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation. + Manage the development of translation for texts in digital display vehicle components that better fit local market requirements. + Manage the development of fonts for texts and icons in digital display vehicle components that better fit local market requirements. + Lead the procurement of external services to carry out Translations and Fonts work. + Define requirements and rules for the definition of texts and fonts for the different display catalogs that meets ergonomics, legibility, etc. requirements. + Work with HMI application team, designers, feature owners, and developers to understand new features and help to identify the best terminology, trade-offs, and guide designers to incorporate local language considerations in prototypes. + Manage HMI QOS documentation related to translation and font delivery.Support Hardware and Software Prototyping of HMI Concepts with translations and fonts. Support associated customer clinics. + Support evaluations of HMI impacted OTA updates + Ensure process discipline across the global organization on the Fonts and Translations workstreams. + Develop new and more efficient processes that automate our tasks and improve quality of the deliveries. + Support program and project-specific translation activities following Ford's directions. + Review and identify issues in the copy that must be translated. + Collect and populate translation documents based on inputs from Ford Translation Engineers. + Maintain regular contact with Project Managers (PMs) and Designers to stay updated on project statuses and requirements. + Maintain constant communication with Language Service Providers to track projects, provide additional context if required, and answer questions + Communicate effectively with Local Markets. + Stay alert to delivery dates and ensure that all translation and font projects are completed on time. + Translate and review additional projects. + Approve translations and fonts to ensure they are accurate and meet quality standards. + Utilize Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools proficiently to manage translation projects. + Translate with Al tools and ensure the review of the content to guarantee quality. + Be capable of reading and understanding XML files as part of the translation process. + Create, add, and manage database entries in the internal font and translation systems to ensure all project data is up-to-date and accurately recorded. + Analyze and detect improvements for internal processes and in the font and translation system. + Attend regular translation meetings, create meeting agendas, and document meeting minutes. + Support regular meetings among Mexican, United States, and European Translation Teams to align consistency and internal decisions. + Support occasional meetings with other countries such as China, Thailand, Dubai, etc. usually in their time zone. + Educational Background:Degree in Translation, Linguistics, Localization, International Relations, International Business, Design, or similar. + Knowledge and experience in typography concepts and/or translations. Most desired a mix of both. + Language Proficiency: C1-C2 English level. + A2-B1 in more than one additional language besides Spanish. Technical Skills: + Technologically savvy with a good understanding of XML. + Proficient in using CAT tools and other translation-related software. + Experience in content management systems. + Data analysis and process automation. + Knowledge in using Jira for tracking and managing project tasks and issues. + Experience working with HMI specifications and interacting with Ul and HMI teams is a plus. + Knowledge of electrical and HMI Subsystems (cluster, center stack/Sync, rear displays, physical controls) and driver assistance features preferred. + Penchant to learn about new automotive HMI technologies in the industry. + Working knowledge of GPDS, Ford Deliverables. Delivery milestones for Design Studios process is a plus. Communication Skills: + Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. + Resourceful with continuous development of networking. + Ability to communicate and present to high levels of management. Management and Organizational Skills: Leadership. + Strong organizational and time-management skills. + Project/Product management experience. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Project management skills, preferably Agile. + Team builder skillset. Able to negotiate and propose new solutions while understanding the experience from the team. Additional Skills: + Problem-solving abilities. + Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. + Proactivity and strategic thinking. + Have a customer focus mind set for different markets and countries. Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability. **Requisition ID** : 44922