Data Architecture & Information Strategy Engineer

Data Architecture & Information Strategy Engineer

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Data Architecture & Information Strategy Engineer who possesses a unique blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and a solid understanding of business principles. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver contributing to both technical projects and strategic decision-making, capable of working independently and as part of a team. This role requires an effective communicator who can interface between technical and business teams.

What You'll Do

Technical Engineering & Problem Solving

• Apply engineering principles and methodologies to solve complex technical challenges.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and develop effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in relevant technologies.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets using Excel and other analytical tools.
• Develop and maintain insightful reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends.
• Use data-driven insights to make recommendations for process improvements, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, marketing, operations) to achieve common goals.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to management in a concise and persuasive manner.
• Act as a technical resource and mentor to junior engineers.

Business Acumen & Strategy

• Understand the business implications of engineering decisions and contribute to strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve business processes and gain a competitive advantage.
• Participate in cost-benefit analyses and ROI calculations for engineering projects.
• Stay informed about industry trends and market dynamics.

Project Management

• Develop project plans, track progress, and identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate resources and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

You'll have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance.
• 2+ years of experience with: Engineering principles and methodologies, working with large datasets using Excel and other analytical tools, developing and maintaining reports and dashboards to track KPIs and identify trends, collaborating with cross-functional teams, presenting to management, and developing project plans, tracking progress, and identifying and mitigating risks.

Why Ford?

As an established global company, Ford offers the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like. 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.

Note: 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!

This position is a salary grade 7, ranging from $86,600-$144,900.

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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Key skills/competency

• Data Architecture
• Information Strategy
• Data Analysis
• Reporting
• Excel
• Engineering Principles
• Project Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Business Acumen
• Technical Communication