Data Systems & Industrial Automation Engineering Supervisor

Experienced and results-driven engineering supervisor with a strong background in data systems architecture database management and data quality engineering combined with hands-on knowledge of industrial automation technologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in the development and deployment of scalable data infrastructure and automation solutions that support manufacturing excellence and digital transformation.

What youll do:

• Supervise and mentor a team of engineers and analysts responsible for data infrastructure and automation system integration.
• Oversee the design implementation and maintenance of data warehouses ensuring alignment with manufacturing system requirements.
• Lead data cleansing and standardization efforts to improve data quality across automation platforms.
• Collaborate with controls and software teams to integrate hardware and software systems for real-time data acquisition and control.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity data governance and industrial communication protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement through KPI tracking root cause analysis and system optimization.
• Support strategic initiatives in smart manufacturing digital twins and predictive analytics.

Data Systems & Quality

• Data Accuracy Rate: % of clean validated data in warehouse systems
• ETL Pipeline Reliability: % uptime and successful job execution
• Data Warehouse Query Performance: Average response time for key queries
• Data Cleansing Throughput: Volume of records cleansed per month

Automation Integration

• System Integration Success Rate: % of automation systems integrated without major rework
• Automation Uptime: % availability of integrated control systems
• Time to Deploy New Automation Features: Average time from development to production

Team & Project Management

• Feature Completion Rate: % of planned features delivered per sprint
• Team Productivity Index: Tasks completed vs. planned
• Stakeholder Satisfaction Score: Feedback from internal customers and partners
• Compliance Rate: % of systems meeting cybersecurity and industrial standards

Technical Expertise

• Database Technologies: SQL Server PostgreSQL MongoDB Snowflake
• Data Engineering: ETL data pipelines data modeling cleansing tools (e.g. Talend Alteryx)
• Automation Systems: PLCs (Siemens Allen-Bradley) SCADA HMI OPC UA
• Programming & Scripting: Python SQL PowerShell
• Tools & Platforms: Ignition Kepware Google Data Factory Power BI
• Leadership: Team supervision project management cross-functional collaboration
• Standards & Compliance: ISA-95 ISA-88 NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Agile Methodologies (Scrum Kanban)
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Code Review and Quality Assurance
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration
• Cloud-Based Data Applications
• Mobile Application Development (Google and Apple Platforms)
• Customer-Centric Application Development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)
• 5 years of experience in data systems and industrial automation
• 7 years of experience in database systems including SQL/NoSQL data warehousing and ETL pipelines
• 35 years of experience working with industrial automation systems including PLCs SCADA robotics and embedded control systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven leadership in engineering or technical team environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and digital transformation initiatives
• Excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership in data cleansing initiatives improving data integrity and enabling advanced analytics.
• Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams coordinating between software developers controls engineers and IT/OT stakeholders.
• Certifications:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Certified Agile Practitioner (ACP)

Critical Success Factors: (key enablers to successful execution of responsibilities)

• Distinctive aptitude problem solving critical thinking analysis and communication
• Effective relationship building and development across all levels within the organization Effectively work cross functionally in various roles
• Strong learning mindset with ability to ramp learning curves quickly
• Disciplined project management capability
• Very comfortable with ambiguity and working in new/white space
• Highly proactive attitude and behavior
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team-based environment
• Self-starting self-directed with extremely good influential organizational and interpersonal skills

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 childcare 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

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