Data Scientist - Production Scheduling and Complexity Management
Auto Req ID:
29093BR
Job Title:
Data Scientist - Production Scheduling and Complexity Management
Location:
Dearborn
State:
MI
Company:
Ford Motor Company
Job Description
Ford Motor Company's Global Data Insight and Analytics (GDI&A) organization is looking for a motivated and talented individual with a background in Optimization and Statistical Modeling. This is an opportunity to apply the latest tools and methods in Big Data and Data Science to a variety of manufacturing problems at Ford.
The successful candidate will perform data management and analytics tasks as a member of the Manufacturing Analytics team in GDI&A and support development of mathematical models to improve efficiency and reduce cost of Ford Manufacturing and Order Fulfillment activities such as production scheduling/sequencing and product complexity management.
Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Ford Motor Company's Global Data Insight and Analytics (GDI&A) organization is looking for a motivated and talented individual with a background in Optimization and Statistical Modeling. This is an opportunity to apply the latest tools and methods in Big Data and Data Science to a variety of manufacturing problems at Ford.
The successful candidate will perform data management and analytics tasks as a member of the Manufacturing Analytics team in GDI&A and support development of mathematical models to improve efficiency and reduce cost of Ford Manufacturing and Order Fulfillment activities such as production scheduling/sequencing and product complexity management.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with business partners to understand the problems and translate high-level ideas into well-defined mathematical formulations
- Collect, validate, cleanse, and design data structure for analytics consumption
- Develop and implement mathematical formulations and computationally efficient methods for obtaining optimal or near-optimal solutions
- Develop algorithms and build mathematical models using programming languages such as Python, C++ and Java, design user-friendly interfaces, and continuously improve model performance to satisfy business needs
- Effectively and frequently communicate with business customers. Ability to explain highly technical contents with non-technical people is a must
Basic Qualifications:
- PhD in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related areas
- 1+ years of experience in applications of operations research, mathematics, and/or statistics to production scheduling/sequencing problems and product complexity management
- 1+ years of experience in Data Mining and Analytics, Modeling, business intelligence, and statistical analysis
- 1+ years of experience in Alteryx, Tableau, and QlikView, as well as Java, Python, or C++
- 1+ years of project management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience of Ford's manufacturing processes and databases
- Understand the implication of product complexity on manufacturing efficiency and scheduling/sequencing
- Aware of current trend of manufacturing analytics leveraging data science such as Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
- Comfortable working in an environment where problems are not always well-defined
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Well-organized, independent and ready to work with minimal supervision
- Familiar with Hadoop and SQL database management systems
- Inquisitive, proactive, and interested in learning new tools and techniques
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.