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Ford South America Boss, Daniel Justo, Announces Expansion of Development and Technology Center with Hiring of 500 Engineers and Specialists in Bahia
After ending its vehicle production and exiting Brazil, the multinational Ford announced last Tuesday (24) the expansion of its Development and Technology Center in Brazil, located in Bahia, with the creation of 500 new job positions in recent months.
According to the American automaker, this number represents a 50% growth in the engineering team, which currently consists of 1,500 specialists dedicated to the development of global projects for the brand.
Brazilian Engineers Make an Important Contribution to the Future of Mobility, Developing Products, Patents, Technologies, and Software for Ford
The announcement was made by the president of Ford South America, Daniel Justo, during a visit by the governor of Bahia, Rui Costa, to the company’s new facilities at Cimatec Park, an innovation ecosystem established in partnership with Senai Cimatec in Camaçari, Bahia. With the expansion, the Brazilian development center consolidates itself as an export hub for projects and knowledge for Ford worldwide.
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“The Brazilian team makes an important contribution to Ford’s global engineering, developing products, patents, technologies, and software that are helping to shape the future of mobility. It is proof of our country’s ability and competitiveness in exporting projects and knowledge,” said Daniel. In addition to the technological park in Bahia, the structure includes the Tatuí Testing Field in the interior of São Paulo.
Training of New Professionals is an Important Pillar of the American Automaker’s Strategy
Daniel Justo highlighted the moment of transformation experienced by the global automotive industry, with the introduction of new technologies and changes in consumer habits, which opens up opportunities to leverage the specialization and knowledge accumulated by Ford’s engineering team in the country for over 20 years.
“Doing engineering, research, and technology development in Brazil is feasible, and Ford’s Development Center in Bahia is a great example of our competitiveness,” he stated. “Our team is showing that it is extremely prepared, creative, and efficient, competing with the best in the world. These characteristics have caught the attention of global Ford, and that is why we are gaining more and more responsibilities in projects that are defining the future of mobility.”
The training and development of new professionals are important pillars of Ford’s strategy as part of its vision for the future. In addition to partnerships with institutions like the Federal University of Bahia and Senai Cimatec, Ford offers training programs, lectures, and workshops to attract and develop new talents.
Ford also promotes community-focused initiatives, such as a software development course created in partnership with Senai Cimatec, offering 80 free spots for low-income individuals in an area that sees high demand and competition for professionals.
Interested in joining the Ford Brazil team? Click here to check out the opportunities offered by the automaker.
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