Global Total Cost and TVM Data Analytics Engineer

July 16, 2026

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About the position

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Responsibilities

Management of design cost reduction activities, focusing on development of global strategic processes and tools, as well as leading the development of global cost applications and dashboards to facilitate collaboration between the global team.
Complex data analysis, presentation, communication, and benchmarking to evaluate and compare part designs, features and technologies of internal benchmarks along with other OEMs.
KPI development, reporting and program management to ensure delivery of the identified cost reduction actions.

Requirements

8 years of experience with developing the processes, tools, and data using Design Thinking, Lean Design, and Qilksense to support the global organization by delivering design cost reduction activities.
8 years of experience providing actionable business insights and decision support for Design Material Cost management using Qilksense, Alteryx, and AI/LLM tools.
8 years of experience performing complex data analysis using Qilksense, Alteryx, and AI/LLM tools to prepare presentation and communicate at all levels of the Company.
5 years of experience developing system solutions using Qilksense, Alteryx, and AI/LLM Tools to drive more efficient delivery of Global Design Material Cost objectives.
5 years of experience conducting end-to-end development, cascade, maintenance and executive level reporting of critical L1/L2 KPIs for Design Material Cost.
5 years of experience leading system modernization workstreams and developing interactive dashboards including Qliksense and Power BI for clear data communication, enhanced transparency to provide improved data accessibility and driving efficiency for strategic initiatives.
5 years of experience reporting to executive level and developing GEMBA proforma for all vehicle lines globally.
5 years of experience maintaining historical repository for robust tracking and in-depth historical analysis using Qilksense, and Sharepoint.
5 years of experience ensuring data integrity and streamlining operational workflows using Alteryx, AI/LLM tools, and Qilksense, crucial for accurate analytical insights and reliable reporting.

Nice-to-haves

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering or a related field
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

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