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In this position...

The Data Scientist will apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze automotive industry datasets, extracting insights to drive evidence-based decision-making and address business challenges. This involves collaborating with SE&O teams to identify data needs, developing solutions to interpret Service and Vehicle data (repair orders, mobile app clicks, vehicle health alerts, prognostic data), and identifying new data sources for actionable insights. The role also includes designing, maintaining, and enhancing predictive models to support strategic decisions and operational efficiency, aligned departmental objectives. The role also enables the business to interact with data via visualization tools.

What you'll do...

+ Apply advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to analyze extensive datasets within the automotive industry, uncovering trends, patterns, and correlations crucial for addressing key business challenges.

+ Drive evidence-based decision-making processes by extracting insights from large, complex structured and unstructured data sets.

+ Collaborate with SE&O teams to identify data requirements and derive actionable insights from research findings.

+ Develop data solutions enabling business teams to interpret data generated by connected vehicles, including dealership repair order, mobile app click, vehicle health alert, and prognostic data to further facilitate informed decision-making and proactive actions.

+ Identify and explore additional data sources, evaluating their potential for generating actionable business insights.

+ Design, maintain, and enhance predictive models, supporting strategic decision-making and operational efficiency within the company.

+ Align departmental objectives and metrics with the connected vehicle dealer/customer journey, establishing quantifiable outcomes to track progress and success.

+ Create comprehensive dashboards and processes for SE&O supporting workstreams such as Low Cost Per Repair, Fix it Right the First Time and Design For Service.

+ Mentor more junior team members on the SE&O Analytics team.

You'll have...

+ Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Actuarial Science (Applied Statistics), Mathematics, Computer Science or similar

+ Experience with Ford Motor Company or another automotive OEM, preferably in vehicle service

+ Minimum of 7 years of work experience, with 5+ years in a data driven field

+ Database & Query knowledge and Understanding – Google Cloud Platform, Hadoop, Teradata or Oracle

+ SQL, BigQuery, Jupyter Notebook Experience

+ Strong analytical programming skills including Languages like R, Python, and SAS

+ Proven experience in data design, data architecture and data modeling (both transactional and analytic)

+ Visualization development – relevant experience utilizing GCP Looker, Qlik Sense or Power BI

+ Strong teammate with collaborative problem-solving skills and customer focus

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear communication

+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills for effective communication

+ Ability to anticipate obstacles and drive change creatively

+ Quick learner, highly self-motivated, and inventive

+ Outstanding organization, communication skills, and adherence to ethical values

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: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP2

This position is a range of salary grade 8.

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.

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**Requisition ID** : 53679