Ford Motor Company

Data Scientist (Design Cost Analytics)

Ford Motor Company$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with mathematical programming, AI/ML, optimization, simulation techniques, or statistical analysis
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in data analytics, AI/ML, operations research, or optimization
  • At least 1 year of experience delivering analytics solutions within an Agile team environment
  • Bonus credentials include a PhD, experience with product-driven operating models, and deploying analytics in cloud or on-prem environments

Responsibilities

  • Accelerate the integration of value-added analytics and machine learning into product portfolios
  • Collaborate closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Software Engineers to drive analytic excellence
  • Translate business needs into actionable analytic deliverables alongside Product Managers and Product Owners
  • Develop and deliver robust solutions that directly address customer requirements
  • Act as a strategic consultant by balancing precise analytics with timely delivery and risk management

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and subsidized back-up child care options
  • Family building benefits including adoption/surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
  • Employee vehicle discount programs and management lease options
  • Tuition assistance along with active employee resource groups
  • Paid community service time, a generous holiday schedule, and options to purchase additional vacation time
Full Job Description
Job Description

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?

Do you believe data tells the real story? We do! Redefining mobility requires quality data, metrics and analytics, as well as insightful interpreters and analysts. That's where Global Data Insight & Analytics makes an impact. We advise leadership on business conditions, customer needs and the competitive landscape. With our support, key decision makers can act in meaningful, positive ways. Join us and use your data expertise and analytical skills to drive evidence-based, timely decision making.

In this position...

In Global Data Insight & Analytics (GDIA), we aspire to navigate Ford Motor Company through the disruptiveness of the information age, harnessing the power of data and artificial intelligence to realize the enterprise's known goals, reveal hidden opportunities, and achieve data superiority.

The GDIA complexity Analytics team develops data products, analytic software and provides insights to a broad range of skill teams and delivers value to Ford using critical thinking, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and optimization techniques.

As a Data Science, you will use your knowledge of data and advanced analytics to identify and articulate the role data and analytics products play in helping the business achieve their goals. You will develop analytics products using your expertise in visualization, AI/ML, Statistics and Optimization using GDI&A approved packages and architectures. You will collaborate with Data Engineers and Software Engineers to develop robust analytics products. You will use your knowledge of the product driven operating model, analytic and software delivery via Google Cloud Platform to optimize the delivery of value. You will interact with business partners in Complexity to align with their needs and processes to ensure relevancy of products.

What you'll do...
  • Accelerate the application of value-added analytics and machine learning into the portfolio of products for Complexity Analytics.
  • Drive analytic excellence into product teams by collaborating with Data Scientists, Data Engineers and Software Engineers in analytic and machine learning methods.
  • Work closely with the Product Manager and Product Owner to translate Business Value needs into analytic deliverables and, where appropriate, software products for delivery by product teams.
  • Work hands-on with the team and other partners to deliver solutions that meet our customer's requirements and needs.
  • Act as a consultant to the business vs. an order taker.
  • 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.


You'll have...
  • Master's degree in a quantitative field, such as Data Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics OR Computer Science
  • 2+ year experience hands-on experience with mathematical programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, optimization/simulation techniques, or statistical analysis
  • Demonstrated technical skills in data analytics, AI/ML, operations research, and/or optimization
  • 1+ year of experience delivering analytics solutions
  • 1+ year experience with Agile team methodology


Even better, you may have...
  • PhD degree is preferred in quantitative field, such as Data Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Knowledge and experience working with OGC and related teams/activities (e.g., Compliance, Litigation and Regulatory)
  • Proven experience with developing data products/solutions to support analytic applications in Ford's data ecosystem
  • Experience with Product Driven Operating Model or Agile Product Development Process
  • Proven proficiency in developing and deploying analytic models, working in a team environment, supporting customers and/or end users
  • Comfortable working in an environment where problems are not always well-defined
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with ability to communicate complex topics to leaders and peers in a simple and clear manner
  • Well-organized, independent, and ready to work with minimal supervision
  • Inquisitive, proactive, and interested in learning new tools and techniques
  • Demonstrated hands on experience with deploying data products and/or analytic models in Ford's on-prem and/or Google Cloud Platform
  • Demonstrated experience to translate real-world business problems into analytical formulations and interpreting analytics results with non-analytics business partners


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.


For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits

This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8 .

Visa sponsorship is 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 three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MG1

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

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At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

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Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

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Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

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Ford Motor Company is not just a great place to work; it’s a place to build a lasting career. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, comprehensive health care, and retirement plans that rank among the best in the industry. We support career advancement through extensive training programs and hands-on experience in the latest automotive technologies.

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Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
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