Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Looking for a talented Software Engineer be part of the Material & Vehicle Logistics + Customs Inbound Logistics IT team.

This individual will identify and implement IT solutions that would map, digitize and automate business processes to bring enhanced transparency and visibility to Ford’s ambitious Inbound Logistics Command Center to highlight opportunities and improve the overall cost for moving material.

This will be a solution supporting operations - meaning the solution will need to be available / robust, scaleable, and monitored to detect and mitigate issues to minimize any production disruption.

It will be a challenge - are you up for it? - please read the qualifications and responsibilities.

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together.

At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you.

Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...

Be part of a growing team in a new Supply Chain Management department.

Renewed focus on material movement cost from planning to procurement, from suppliers to plants.

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent

Master level experience in cloud based development and operations (GCP / Azure / AWS / PCF); preference for GCP.

Full stack development using Python or Java and web application development frameworks such as but not limited to JavaScript, REACT, Angular, Karma, , etc.

Can build data transformations using GCP services like Data Fusion, Data Flow; and leverage system integrations using Kafka, Pub / Sub, sFTP, MQ

Ability to synthesize and visualize complex, and occasionally ambiguous concepts and translate them into a list of use-cases or an action plan for the team or organization.

Ability to lead through influence.

Application development in manufacturing logistics environment real-time data transfer, transformation, storage, and reporting capabilities.

Experience working with Agile project management software such Jira or Rally

Strong global business acumen in Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, building trust and driving success across skill teams (business and product) and leadership levels

Experience working with external partners, including industry experts & consortiums, for development and complex integration of industry standards and multi-party solutions. Experience in benchmarking.

Proactive attitude and not afraid to ask question and ability to operate with an Agile mentality in an ambiguous environment.

Good organizational and time management skills.

Willing to work on a highly collaborative team fulfilling different roles and fill gaps

Positive, can-do spirit, to bring alternative options to the product plan mitigating risks and issues

Even better, you may have...

Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT or Business Administration

Working knowledge of Test Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI / CD) tools and pipelines, such as : (Jenkins, Terraform, SonarQube, Gradle, GitHub).

Can implement / use modern databases (Relational and non-relational) SQL Server, Big Query, Teradata, etc.

Experience with a Transportation Management System, physical events matching to logical correlation of where inventory is in the shipment process.

Proven ability to learn and become productive in new concepts quickly

Behavioral Leadership (ability to handle uncertain situations and build relationships)

Experience leading agile software development practices to solution delivery

High degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work autonomously

Ability to work with multi-functional teams for deliverables and timing

Curiosity towards new technologies that may benefit the team and a strong desire to learn

Experience with Design Thinking tools such as Figma, InVision, Miro, Balsamiq, etc.

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.