Ford Motor Company · 4 hours ago
Sr. Director, Network Engineering
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Director of Network Engineering to lead the design, deployment, and operational excellence of their enterprise network across global automotive manufacturing facilities. This role involves managing a global team and focusing on modernization and platform-based network strategies to ensure robust and scalable networks that support mission-critical operations.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the network engineering organization responsible for LAN, WAN, wireless, and 5G-enabled networks across automotive manufacturing facilities globally
Define and execute a strategic network platform roadmap aligned with manufacturing digitalization, Industry 4.0, IIoT, and edge computing initiatives
Ensure network reliability, resiliency, and performance to support manufacturing operations, including OT/IT convergence
Oversee network security and compliance across all sites in partnership with cybersecurity teams
Implement network automation, monitoring, and observability frameworks to reduce operational toil and improve service quality
Collaborate with manufacturing, IT, and supply chain leaders to translate business needs into network requirements
Drive vendor and partner management, including evaluation, selection, and performance oversight of network service providers and technology vendors
Mentor, grow, and lead a high-performing network engineering team, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
15+ years of network engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing large, global networks
Preferred
Experience in automotive manufacturing or other industrial sectors with complex, multi-site networks
Knowledge of Industry 4.0, IIoT, edge computing, and 5G-enabled manufacturing
Experience implementing network as code frameworks or automation platforms in large-scale environments
Proven experience in network modernization and platform-based approaches in manufacturing or industrial environments
Strong expertise across LAN, WAN, wireless (Wi-Fi 6/6E), SD-WAN, 5G, and network security
Familiarity with industrial networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, etc.) and OT/IT convergence
Experience with network automation and observability tools (Ansible, Terraform, NetOps frameworks, monitoring platforms)
Strong vendor management experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, or equivalent enterprise networking technologies
Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Strong communication skills, capable of influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Company
Ford Motor Company
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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$16.23BKey Investors
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2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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