AI & Smart Factory Software Lead

Ford México; Irapuato; On-site; MXN 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford México seeks an AI Software Team Manager to lead strategy, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale AI software for manufacturing excellence. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure execution to standards, and drive innovation across AI, robotics, and digital transformation initiatives.

The role accelerates AI adoption, develops workforce capabilities, and delivers scalable solutions across IEPC, CSAP, and Global FPS organizations, reporting to Ford's AI Software Organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading AI software programs and teams.
• Strong background in distributed systems design and enterprise architecture.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and scalable software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI software strategy, governance, and KPI-driven execution across global teams.
• Define Smart Factory/AI roadmaps and translate challenges into scalable software/AI solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for cross-functional engineering teams and ensure adherence to standards.
• Architect AI/Smart Factory ecosystem with reusable platforms, data models, APIs, and security controls.
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership and IT to deliver measurable operational value.

Skills

AI leadership

Software architecture

Cloud & infrastructure

MLOps

Software engineering

Security

Observability

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

Java

TypeScript/JavaScript

Job description

Ford México seeks an AI Software Team Manager to lead strategy, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale AI software for manufacturing excellence. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure execution to standards, and drive innovation across AI, robotics, and digital transformation initiatives.

The role accelerates AI adoption, develops workforce capabilities, and delivers scalable solutions across IEPC, CSAP, and Global FPS organizations, reporting to Ford's AI Software Organization.