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Closed on July 13, 2026.

Job Description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to own the full data science lifecycle within its manufacturing operations. This hybrid role in Redford, Michigan balances hands-on model development with scalable data pipeline design, while providing technical leadership across cross-functional teams to strengthen manufacturing insights and outcomes.

Overview

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Work Type: Hybrid

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy advanced machine learning models for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and computer vision driven quality assurance.
  • Architect data pipelines that span data ingestion (sensor data, PLC logs) through model deployment and monitoring, utilizing Google Cloud Platform and Python.
  • Apply rigorous statistical methods to reveal patterns in manufacturing data that relate to vehicle quality or equipment downtime.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to translate manufacturing pain points into technical requirements and deliver data products focused on user needs.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert within ATP, perform code reviews, mentor junior scientists, and stay current with AI/ML research in industrial settings.
  • Optimize models for production environments to scale from pilots to plant-wide deployments.
  • Partner with data engineering to improve data collection protocols and sensor telemetry quality from the plant floor.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, information technology, or a technology related field.
  • Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in a Data Science role with a demonstrated track record of deploying models to production.
  • Proficiency in Python (R and SQL are highly valued).
  • Expertise in ML frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, and LightGBM.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (Vertex AI, BigQuery, Dataflow).
  • Domain knowledge in time-series analysis, industrial IoT data, or manufacturing quality systems.
  • Advanced Degree: PhD in a relevant field.
  • Deep Learning experience with computer vision (CNNs) for automated inspection or Transformers for complex sequence modeling in sensor data.
  • MLOps familiarity with CI/CD for ML, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and model monitoring tools.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex mathematical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a product-first focus on the business impact of the model.

Technologies

  • Python, R, SQL
  • PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn
  • XGBoost, LightGBM
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Vertex AI, BigQuery, Dataflow
  • Docker, Kubernetes

Benefits

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

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