Position Overview/Description:

We are looking for motivated and talented individuals with a background in Data and Analytics to work on supply chain and manufacturing analytics problems. This is a dynamic and challenging opportunity to apply the latest tools and methods in Big Data and Data Science to a variety of business problems at Ford.

In this role, you will collaborate with partners in product development, manufacturing, purchasing, warranty, material planning and logistics, and other Ford activities to define problems, identify data, establish predictive and prescriptive models, and deliver optimal solutions.

You will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest global subject matter experts that are transforming the automobile industry.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery of analytic models using skills such as data acquisition and management, algorithm design, and model development & refinement
• Acquire deep understanding of the business problems and translate them into appropriate mathematical representations
• Encode mathematical abstractions into prototype computer programs or models
• Ensure overall quality of the data & solutions throughout the analytic development process
• Interpret results and communicate them to technical and non-technical audiences, cross-functional teams and executive leadership

Education Required:

: - Graduate degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, transportation engineering/management, operations research, statistics, mathematics, computer science, econometrics or related quantitative fields

Education Preferred:

: - PhD preferred

Experience Required:

: - Experience applying operations research, mathematics, and/or statistics approaches to supply chain or manufacturing problems

Note:

: Appropriate Affirmative Action efforts should be in effect when recruiting for Ford. This includes but is not limited to all equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements set for in 41 C.F.R. Sec. 60-1.4(a) and (c), which is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Contract Personnel Agreement and Background Verification forms (if required) must be submitted to MSX International before candidate may start.

Skills Required:

: - 3+ years experience with mathematical programming, optimization techniques, data mining, or statistical analysis

• Proficiency in analytic languages and frameworks such as CPLEX, Python, MATLAB, SAS, R, C/C++ or Java
• Proficiency in database query and management tools (SQL, Alteryx, etc.)

Skills Preferred:

: - Past experience and knowledge in automotive industry highly desired

• Project management experience and strong leadership skills such as business acumen and strategic vision a big plus
• Comfortable working in an environment where problems are not always well-defined
• Inquisitive, proactive, and interested in learning new tools and techniques
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Well-organized, independent and ready to work with minimal supervision
• Have a desire to excel and work with talented people