Ford
Auto · Automaker
- HQ
- Dearborn, US
- Founded
- 1903
- Size
- 180,000+
- Website
- ford.com
Currently tracking 13 active AI roles, with 474 new openings in the last 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $85k–$233k (avg $147k).
Ford has 20 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The majority of these roles, 60%, are focused on agents. Engineering is the dominant function, with 17 positions, and hiring is concentrated in the United States. Frequent technology tags include agent orchestration, RAG, and LLM observability, suggesting a focus on building and deploying AI agents. In the last 30 days, Ford has added 21 new AI roles, representing a 600% increase from the previous 30-day period.
Ford currently has 33 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: AI Engineer (2), Data Scientist (2), Analytics Integration Specialist, Applied AI/ML Software Engineer-Supply Chain AI and Decision Intelligence, Chief Engineer, AI Product Creation. Most positions are in Engineering and Product.
Ford's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (64%), application (15%), serving infrastructure (9%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Ford is hiring AI talent in: United States (33 roles).
Job postings at Ford most frequently reference: agent orchestration, model serving, rag, llm observability, inference infra.
In the past 30 days, Ford has posted 31 new AI-related roles. That is a +35% change versus the prior 30 days (23 → 31).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain Controls Simulation Model Developer - Plant Modeling This role focuses on developing high-fidelity plant models (engines, electrical networks, transmissions) for automotive powertrain controls simulation. The goal is to create virtual environments for testing and validating control software using Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, thereby reducing the need for physical prototypes. The role involves architecting and designing models in Simulink/Simscape, leading projects, developing parameterization strategies, integrating with simulation infrastructure, and validating models using CI pipelines. It's a hybrid role combining physical systems modeling with software engineering best practices. | — | 0 |
| Manager, PC Renewal Operations – N. America Manager for Ford's PC Renewal Operations in North America, responsible for end-to-end program outcomes, device delivery, asset data accuracy, and operational controls. The role focuses on improving speed, accuracy, compliance, and customer experience through managing a budget, suppliers, and a team. | — | 0 |
| Motorsports Program Engineer This role manages the execution of Ford Racing Off-Road Motorsports programs, overseeing program lifecycles for high-profile events. It involves collaborating with internal engineers and external partners to design, build, and race off-road vehicles, managing supplier relationships, and championing continuous improvement initiatives. The role also focuses on transferring racing technology into future production vehicles and supporting trackside operations. | — | 0 |
| HiL Test Engineer - HV/EV Platform Seeking a HiL Test Engineer for Ford's EVDD team to lead HV/EV feature validation, test automation, and HIL testing for next-generation automotive platforms. Responsibilities include bringing up new HV test systems, developing test solutions, creating and automating test cases based on ASTQB methodologies, and validating BMS, charging, diagnostics, and power electronics systems, with CI/CD integration. | — | 0 |
| Production Control Coordinator The Production Control Coordinator at Ford is responsible for creating daily and weekly production schedules for various manufacturing stages, managing inventory using the CMMS system, coordinating shipments, tracking shipping status, and performing inventory-related tasks like cycle counts. This role requires experience in manufacturing environments, ERP systems, and strong analytical and decision-making skills. | — | 0 |
| STA Engineer - VO Resident (LAP) This role focuses on improving supplier quality and driving down reject rates within Ford's manufacturing operations. It involves leading process improvement initiatives, managing supplier containment failures, and acting as a liaison between manufacturing and supplier quality teams to resolve warranty concerns and prevent stop shipments. | — | 0 |
| Senior Technical Program Manager This role is for a Senior Technical Program Manager at Ford, focused on leading digital transformation initiatives within the electric vehicle (EV) digital ecosystem. The primary responsibilities include roadmap development, prioritization, dependency management, and execution discipline to connect strategy with execution. The role emphasizes bridging innovation with legacy systems and working across various teams to build scalable digital capabilities for next-generation mobility. While the company is in the EV and potentially AI-adjacent space, the core function of this role is program management and execution, not direct AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Employee Relations, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan This role is for a Manager of Employee Relations at Ford's new BlueOval Battery Park Michigan manufacturing facility. The position involves providing HR support, developing HR processes, advising on complex HR matters, and utilizing data to inform improvements. It requires experience in labor relations, performance management, and change management, with a focus on building a positive employee experience during the facility's launch and operation. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Real Estate Activation and Change Management This role is for a Manager, Real Estate Activation and Change Management at Ford. The primary focus is on managing the company's real estate portfolio, modernizing workplaces, and leading change management initiatives to support the Ford+ transformation. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, establishing standards for workplace activation, and improving the user experience. It is not directly involved in AI/ML development or research. | — | 0 |
| Attendance SPOC - C Crew Schedule HR Specialist focused on attendance and leave administration in a unionized manufacturing environment, requiring expertise in FMLA, company policy, and data analysis for reporting and process improvement. | — | 0 |
| Portfolio Maintenance & Operations Leader This role focuses on managing and improving a maintenance and operations platform for Ford's real estate portfolio, ensuring efficient and safe operations, analyzing performance data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. It involves leading teams of facility managers, skilled trades, and suppliers. | — | 0 |
| Supervisor BESS Battery Modeling, Ford Energy Supervisor for BESS Battery Modeling at Ford Energy, leading system-level battery modeling and simulation activities, including life prediction, thermal, and electro-thermal simulations, and digital twin development. Requires engineering degree and 8+ years of experience in battery modeling. | — | 0 |
| Director, Core Runtime & Platform Engineering Director of Core Runtime & Platform Engineering at Ford, leading the development of the foundational platform stack for software-defined manufacturing. This includes the operating and orchestration layer (CoreOS), the real-time signal and decisioning layer (FMIL), and the data platform (CoreDS). The role focuses on architecting and delivering the runtime, edge, connectivity, cloud infrastructure, developer platform, and reliability layers that enable these systems to operate securely and at scale across global manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include building the platform backbone, developer APIs/SDKs, industrial edge computing, device connectivity, hybrid cloud infrastructure, real-time data pipelines, observability, and ensuring reliability and global scale. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Battery Build and Test Lab Manager for Ford's Battery Build and Test Lab, responsible for leading a team, commissioning and operating the EVDC2 lab, overseeing battery component and system testing, and ensuring safety protocols. The role also involves managing budgets, capital equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. | — | 0 |
| Director, Product Line Performance - Utilities The Director, Product Line Performance for Utilities is a leadership role responsible for driving market performance, cost optimization, and profitability for Ford's utility vehicle franchise (Explorer and Expedition). This role involves owning EBIT targets, identifying profit opportunities, developing business cases, managing the operating rhythm, interfacing with enterprise partners, and providing strategic support for utility vehicles. The director will also lead and develop a high-performing product line performance team. | — | 0 |
| General Manager, EV Utilities General Manager for Ford's Electric Vehicle Utilities segment, responsible for strategy, P&L, brand marketing, and product line performance. This role involves leading cross-functional teams and setting the strategic direction for the EV utility vehicle portfolio. | — | 0 |
| Ford Racing Engineer, Additive Manufacturing This role focuses on integrating Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) into Ford Racing's product development process. The engineer will work with design and release teams to identify opportunities for AM to speed up design iterations, avoid capital expenditure on production tools, and target specific components for AM technologies in future programs. Responsibilities include facilitating internal projects, representing Ford Racing in external projects, and communicating program requirements to partners. A strong background in Additive Manufacturing processes (design, build setup, execution, quality confirmation) and practical Design and Release experience for automotive components is required. | — | 0 |
| Ford Racing Engineering Supervisor, Additive Manufacturing This role focuses on leading the proliferation of Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) within Ford Racing for both motorsports and road car applications. The responsibilities include identifying strategic uses for additive technologies, influencing technology investments, managing internal projects, and representing Ford Racing in external collaborations. The role requires a deep practical experience in additive manufacturing processes and design for additive manufacturing, as well as experience with automotive component design and release. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Engineer, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan Industrial Engineer at Ford's BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, focusing on process improvement, capacity analysis, and line balancing for a new battery manufacturing facility. Requires 1-3 years of experience in industrial engineering principles and proficiency in relevant software. | — | 0 |
| Project Manager, Ford Energy Project Manager for Ford Energy, responsible for defining, executing, and safeguarding the post-contract product delivery pipeline for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and integrated infrastructure projects. This role involves establishing standardized PMO processes, delivery playbooks, and stage-gate controls, while also directly overseeing the execution of complex deployments. | — | 0 |
| SAP S/4 MM - Product Designer Product Designer role focused on SAP S/4 HANA MM for direct material sourcing within Ford's Enterprise Technology division. Responsibilities include technical design, collaboration with product teams, integration with other systems, and ensuring SOX compliance. Requires experience in SAP S/4 HANA, supply chain, and Agile methodologies. | — | 0 |
| Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - DNEE Senior Software Engineer responsible for building resilient and scalable full-stack solutions in Java and cloud-native environments (GCP) for dealer-facing applications. The role involves technical leadership, end-to-end solution development, applying agile methodologies, and fostering collaboration. | — | 0 |
| Senior Interior Systems Engineer - IP Senior Interior Systems Engineer at Ford responsible for concept development, detailed design, and engineering execution of cabin systems for electric vehicles. This role involves creating requirements, developing 3D geometry, optimizing designs with analytical and physical assessments, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The engineer will also drive the implementation of novel construction techniques and materials, and collaborate with various teams to deliver optimal design solutions. | — | 0 |
| Senior Interior Systems Engineer - Hard Trim Senior Interior Systems Engineer at Ford responsible for concept development, detailed design, and launch of full vehicle interior components, including hard trim systems. Focuses on requirements, specifications, geometry, engineering execution, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. | — | 0 |
| Label Application Engineer This role focuses on the design, release, validation, and launch of vehicle labels, including fuel economy and compliance labels, ensuring adherence to governmental and legal requirements within the automotive industry. It involves managing component development, supplier interactions, and cross-functional team collaboration. | — | 0 |
| Senior Android Framework Engineer Senior Android Framework Engineer role focused on designing and implementing core components of the Android framework for Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team. Responsibilities include building HAL, AIDL interfaces, Android services, analyzing performance bottlenecks, and ensuring high-quality code standards. Requires 5+ years of Android development experience and deep understanding of Android OS internals. | — | 0 |
| Production Control, Engineering Change, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan This role is for a Production Control Engineering Change position at Ford's BlueOval Battery Park Michigan facility. The primary focus is on developing and executing an operating plan for battery system manufacturing, balancing supply and demand, managing production schedules, inventory, and engineering changes. It involves cross-functional coordination, capacity planning, supplier readiness, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. The role requires experience in production planning management, ERP/SAP systems, and data analysis within large manufacturing enterprises. | — | 0 |
| Material Control, Supplier Manufacturing Readiness, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan This role is responsible for ensuring suppliers are prepared for material demands at a new battery park manufacturing facility. It involves coordinating end-to-end material planning and logistics, managing inventory, monitoring material flow, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining compliance with safety, transportation, and quality standards. The role collaborates with suppliers, production, and warehouse teams to resolve issues, optimize inventory, support forecasting, and drive continuous improvement in material handling and logistics processes. | — | 0 |
| Buyer - Head Restraints & Armrests This role is for a Buyer responsible for managing the cost, quality, delivery, and resiliency of the Head Restraints and Armrest supply chain within Ford. The buyer will execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and identify cost reduction opportunities throughout the program lifecycle. | — | 0 |
| Project Manager - Tariff Analyst Project Manager - Tariff Analyst role at Ford, focusing on building and scaling the supply chain PMO. Responsibilities include project planning and execution for supplier tariff coverage, contract management, stakeholder communication, and driving process improvements in tariff workflows. Requires 5+ years of project management experience and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. | — | 0 |
| Web Content Strategy Specialist, Ford.com The Web Content Strategy Specialist at Ford will lead the development and execution of content strategies for Ford.com, focusing on digital experience, storytelling, and optimization. This role involves managing cross-functional teams and agencies to ensure a consistent brand voice and improve content performance through testing and analytics. | — | 0 |
| Controls Integration Engineer Controls Integration Engineer at Ford responsible for leading the integration and commissioning of cutting-edge controls for electrified and traditional powertrain applications. This role involves hands-on vehicle testing, software integration, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure program delivery and physical vehicle performance. | — | 0 |
| Senior Specialist (Investigator), Employee Relations Senior Specialist (Investigator), Employee Relations at Ford Motor Company. This role involves investigating workplace issues, recommending outcomes, partnering with HR and Labor Relations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations. It requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of HR investigative experience, with a preference for experience in manufacturing or complex multi-facility environments. | — | 0 |
| Manager, HR Business Partner Manager, HR Business Partner for Ford's Sharonville Transmission Plant, a large manufacturing facility. This role involves strategic HR leadership, employee and union relations, and developing HR solutions to enhance employee experience and drive business success within a unionized, manufacturing environment. The position requires strong partnership with plant leadership and HR teams, leading the plant HR team, and managing the employee and labor relations operating cadence. | — | 0 |
| Controls Engineer Controls Engineer at Ford Motor Company responsible for leading assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for VOME & PTO programs, implementing standard software and hardware controls architectures, and resolving production-related issues. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering and experience with PLC programming, automation, and international electrical/safety standards. The role involves significant travel and potential off-shift work. | — | 0 |
| Campaign Prevent Specialist – Critical Concerns Ford is seeking an engineer to coordinate Internal ICE Powertrain - Thermal Systems (IPTSE) interface with Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG), and the Emission/Environmental Problem Review Committee (EPRC). This role involves problem-solving for vehicle safety, compliance, and emissions-related issues, influencing decisions on Stop Ships, Field Service Actions (FSAs), and product recalls. Responsibilities include managing a database, leading technical investigations, interfacing with review committees, and collaborating cross-functionally. | — | 0 |
| Campaign Prevent Specialist - ICE Propulsion and Thermal Systems (IPTSE) This role focuses on preventing campaigns and recalls in automotive manufacturing by leading the Campaign Prevention Process (CPP) for ICE Propulsion and Thermal Systems. It involves conducting reviews (Deep Dive, Virtual Fresh Eyes, Physical Fresh Eyes) of vehicles and manufacturing processes, documenting and resolving concerns, and mentoring teams in problem-solving. The role requires a strong understanding of design for assembly/manufacturing and automotive engineering experience. | — | 0 |
| Senior Business Architect This role focuses on leading business and technology transformation initiatives within Ford's electric vehicle organization, defining and delivering new business capabilities, operating models, and cross-functional processes. It involves working across various departments to identify capability gaps, define problems, design solutions, and drive adoption of new processes and tools, requiring strategic thinking, business architecture discipline, and stakeholder influence. | — | 0 |
| Business Systems Specialist The Business Systems Specialist will lead the data strategy for internal manufacturing operations and Quality, focusing on developing and maintaining relational databases, managing ETL processes and API integrations, supporting ERP system implementation and maintenance, and administering Atlassian tools. The role requires expertise in SQL, data warehousing, API integration, and ERP systems, with proficiency in Python/JavaScript/Groovy and Atlassian administration being a plus. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with expertise in ReactJS, NodeJS, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to architect, build, and deliver AI-enhanced digital experiences for Ford Motor Credit Company. Responsibilities include leading Micro-Frontend development, defining AEM architecture, building component libraries, developing Node.js services, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires 7+ years of experience, strong proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies, and experience with CI/CD and TDD. | — | 0 |
| Product Development Engineer – Testing Electrical Distribution System (EDF) Product Development Engineer at Ford focused on testing and validation of Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS), including coaxial cable performance, durability cycling, and vibration testing. The role involves test planning, cross-functional collaboration, test setup design, execution, analysis, and reporting to support product sign-off. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer Seeking an MDM technical lead and senior software engineer for the Customer & Account Domain Identity Platform team at Ford Motor Credit Company. The role involves leading and administering the Informatica IDMC platform and Informatica MDM SaaS product, while also contributing to initiatives using modern Java technologies. Responsibilities include platform leadership, solution design and development, integration workflow implementation, technical standards development, and mentoring. The role also involves software engineering for Java applications, building RESTful APIs and microservices, and guiding requirements disaggregation within an Agile process. | — | 0 |
| Product Development Engineer Product Development Engineer at Ford focused on Functional Safety for automotive technologies, involving ISO 26262 analysis, MBSE/SysML tools, and collaboration with research and advanced engineering teams to design safe systems from research to production. | — | 0 |
| Human Resources Generalist Ford is seeking a HR professional to join their team as a Human Resources Generalist/junior HRBP and HR Operations Specialist. This role will serve as a bridge between shared services and operational leaders, providing consultation and process expertise. The position requires a strong understanding of California-specific HR policies and regulations, experience with HR systems, and the ability to resolve complex inquiries and improve processes. The role also involves supporting performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning. | — | 0 |
| Senior Production Supervisor This role is for a Senior Production Supervisor at Ford, focused on leading manufacturing operations, driving efficiency, and managing inventory and production schedules. It involves using various manufacturing management systems and requires experience in process improvements and leadership. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Functional Safety Software for Motor Controls Software Engineer role focused on functional safety for motor controls in electric vehicles, involving embedded C, Python, and Matlab development, testing, and troubleshooting within the ISO 26262 framework. | — | 0 |
| Vehicle Integration and Software Test Lead Lead vehicle integration and software testing for an electric vehicle platform, defining strategy, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring software maturity for production release. This role involves hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, troubleshooting complex integration challenges, and connecting software, hardware, and vehicle behavior. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Distribution System (EDS) Quality Engineer Electrical Distribution System (EDS) Quality Engineer responsible for ensuring low-voltage and high-voltage EDS meet design requirements and customer expectations. This role involves leading Failure Mode Analysis, collaborating on risk analysis, guiding quality milestones, driving root cause analysis, developing quality documents (DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans), and optimizing process controls. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and 2+ years of experience with EDS, along with structured problem-solving methods. | — | 0 |
| SOT Operations Specialist, North Americas (up to 100% travel) This role focuses on mitigating supply chain risks for Ford's manufacturing operations by working with distressed production suppliers. The specialist will provide onsite support, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, and analyze production, capacity, and quality challenges. The role requires extensive travel and collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to ensure consistent supply and minimize disruptions. | — | 0 |
| Recall Completion Improvement Specialist This role focuses on improving recall completion rates for automotive safety actions, specifically Takata airbags, by developing and executing owner outreach campaigns, analyzing repair trends, managing vendor relationships, providing technical training, and reporting on progress to leadership and regulatory bodies. While it involves data analysis and potentially using AI tools, the core function is product/program management for service actions, not AI model development or deployment. | — | 0 |