Senior AI Software Lead - Manufacturing Transformation

Ford UK; Irapuato; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Irapuato is seeking a Senior AI Software Team Manager to steer the strategy, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale AI software at the plant.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and IT teams to drive cross-functional initiatives, ensure scalable AI solutions, and align them with Ford's manufacturing operations in Irapuato. The role emphasizes daily management, lean practices, and digital transformation to improve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience leading AI software teams.
• Experience aligning AI initiatives with manufacturing operations.
• Strong collaboration with engineering, IT and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Define AI strategy and roadmap for plant AI deployment.
• Oversee development and deployment of enterprise-scale AI solutions.
• Drive lean practices and operational excellence across site.

Skills

Team management

AI software leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Digital transformation

Job description

Ford Irapuato seeks a Senior AI Software Team Manager to lead the strategy, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale AI software at the plant. You will drive daily management systems, lean practices, and digital transformation across the site to improve operational excellence.

Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing and IT teams, you will steer cross-functional initiatives and ensure scalable, production-grade AI solutions align with Ford's manufacturing operations in Irapuato.