Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist at Ford, you will serve as a domain expert in at least one core data science discipline (e.g., NLP, Generative AI, Computer Vision, forecasting, or prognostics), applying deep hands-on expertise to tackle challenging business problems where standard methods fall short. You’ll design and deliver production-grade solutions, lead methodology and tooling decisions, and partner closely with business stakeholders to translate complex data insights into strategic direction.

You will interact directly with manufacturing personnel to identify data sources and understand key process details, performing data exploration to formulate hypotheses and developing models that deliver actionable insights back to the manufacturing floor. You’ll collaborate closely with Data Engineers and Software Engineers to design and develop applications consistent with standard development methods and milestones, and support the deployment of these applications within the manufacturing process through rigorous model verification and hands-on training of end users. Once deployed, you’ll continue to support these applications by resolving issues that arise during use and enhancing them based on ongoing user feedback.

Beyond individual technical excellence, you’ll mentor and oversee the work of junior and mid-level data scientists, champion best practices across the team, and help shape Ford’s broader data-driven culture and roadmap.

• Design and deliver production-grade data science solutions for complex business problems, independently driving key business outcomes.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define data-driven strategy and align the DS roadmap.
• Lead reviews of DS work (methodology, code, and results), establishing review standards for projects.
• Mentor others across the team on advanced DS topics and contribute to Ford’s internal knowledge base.
• Influence organizational priorities through data insights, identify strategic opportunities for data-driven value creation, and manage stakeholder expectations while championing a data-informed culture.

• Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, auto engineering or a related field
• Master’s or foreign equivalent degree in analytics, data science or statistics
• 2 years’ experience in application of Generative AI, Computer Vision, forecasting, or prognostics/prediction
• 2 years of experience in software development using Python & SQL
• 1 year of experience developing dashboards using commercial products such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik
• Experience with advanced cloud platforms for scalable, production-ready ML operationalization preferred

4.04.0 out of 5 stars Dearborn, MI Hybrid work $85,400 - $192,900 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• Employee discount, 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 salary grade 6 and ranges from $85,400-$192,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate’s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation-grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.