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Product Manager

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$55 - $58/hr

... end product creation process. The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, with a deep commitment to accuracy and takes pride in managing timelines/tools that enable teams to operate ...

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How much do product creation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for product creation in the United States is $159,405.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,000.00 and $197,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is product creation?

Product creation refers to the process of developing a new product or improving an existing one, from the initial idea through design, development, and launch. It involves researching market needs, brainstorming solutions, prototyping, testing, and refining the product based on feedback. Teams involved in product creation may include designers, engineers, marketers, and project managers, all working together to bring a product to market successfully. The goal is to create a product that meets customer needs and stands out in the marketplace.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Product Creation, and why are they important?

To excel in Product Creation, you need strong skills in product design, market research, and project management, often supported by a relevant degree or experience in product development. Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, CAD software, and prototyping tools is typically required. Creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills that help drive innovation and effective teamwork. These skills and qualities are important for delivering successful products that meet market needs and achieve business objectives.

How does a Product Creation professional typically collaborate with other teams during the development process?

Product Creation professionals work closely with cross-functional teams such as design, engineering, marketing, and supply chain to bring new products from concept to launch. This collaboration often involves regular meetings to align on product specifications, timelines, and feedback, as well as using project management tools to track progress. Effective communication and adaptability are essential, as priorities may shift based on market research or technical constraints. By fostering strong relationships with other departments, Product Creation professionals help ensure that the final product meets both customer needs and business objectives.

What is the difference between Product Creation vs Product Development?

AspectProduct CreationProduct Development
CredentialsTypically requires marketing, design, and business skillsRequires engineering, design, and technical skills
Work EnvironmentCreative, brainstorming, and planning phasesTechnical, testing, and implementation phases
Industry UsageUsed across startups, marketing, and product managementCommon in engineering, software, and manufacturing
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding the initial idea and concept processFocus on technical development and execution

Product Creation involves generating ideas, designing, and planning new products, often emphasizing marketing and user experience. Product Development focuses on turning those ideas into tangible products through engineering, testing, and technical refinement. Both roles are essential in bringing a product to market but differ in skills, processes, and focus areas.

More about Product Creation jobs
What states have the most Product Creation jobs? States with the most job openings for Product Creation jobs include:
Infographic showing various Product Creation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $159,405 per year, or $76.6 per hour.

Chief Engineer, AI Product Creation

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, MI • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves, and build a better world - together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development at Ford is undergoing an exciting evolution as we integrate advanced digital technologies, machine learning, and smart automation into our global processes. Our mission is to transition toward a highly integrated, digital-first engineering ecosystem that balances our signature predictability and repeatability with modern computational speed and agility. 

In this position...

The Chief Engineer, AI Product Creation will lead the strategic integration of next-generation digital tools, advanced analytics, and intelligent systems across Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS) to optimize engineering workflows, accelerate development cycles, and drive product excellence.  
 

In this highly strategic and transformational role, you will oversee the architectural integration of AI across the entire Ford product creation lifecycle. As the lead for AI Product Creation, you will recommend investments, and design and execute the systems that allow us to optimize our engineering workflows, leverage historical data assets, and enhance virtual validation. You will lead a global, cross-functional effort to modernize our systems, working across active and future vehicle programs to deploy next-generation tools. This role requires a rare combination of deep product development logic, a strong grasp of modern AI technologies, and the collaborative leadership necessary to drive cultural and technological change in a fast-paced, high-stakes and dynamic environment. 

You'll have...

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative technical field. 

  • 10-15 years of experience in complex product development, systems engineering, or technical program management (ideally within automotive, aerospace, robotics, or high-tech hardware/software industries). 

  • Proven experience leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives, specifically deploying AI, machine learning, or high-fidelity simulation technologies within a physical engineering environment.

  • Deep understanding of product development lifecycles, milestone-driven development systems, and complex hardware-software integration.

Even better, you may have...

  • Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a Master's in Business Administration (MBA). 

  • Hands-on experience with modern AI frameworks, physics-informed neural networks (PINNs), or industrial Digital Twin platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Omniverse, Siemens Tecnomatix, or equivalent). 

  • Demonstrated experience bridging the gap between software engineers/data scientists and traditional mechanical/manufacturing engineers. 

  • Familiarity with generative design software, automated path planning, or predictive supply chain risk orchestration. 

  • Exceptional executive presence with strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills to influence global, cross-functional stakeholders. 

  • Agility and the proven ability to guide teams through highly ambiguous, fast-paced transformational journeys under tight deadlines.

What you'll receive in return...

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder...or 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 Year's Day 
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

This position is a leadership level 4.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 

2026 LL4 Benefits Summary 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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What you'll do...

NOW: Tactical Efficiency & Optimization 

  • Identify & Map Bottlenecks: Assess the value stream mapping of existing GPDS processes to pinpoint high-waste physical bottlenecks suitable for immediate AI-enabled optimization. 

  • Deploy Immediate-Value AI Tools: Champion and scale the rollout of tactical AI accelerators, including LLM-based coding assistants for software integration and automated program tracking tools (a virtual program manager). 

  • Execute Rolling Pilots: Collaborate with active vehicle program teams to implement rolling pilots of generative engineering and advanced simulation tools, delivering immediate efficiency gains to in-flight programs.

NEAR: System Integration & Concurrent Engineering 

  • Architect a data lake: Drive the definition and implementation of a data system to connect cross-functional work systems to enable real-time, closed-loop analysis. 

  • Scale Predictive Simulations and Digital Twins: Expand the use of advanced predictive simulation models aimed at reducing physical test iterations and accelerate validation loops across key vehicle attributes and development workstreams 

  • De-Risk Manufacturing Tooling: Leverage advanced predictive analytics to optimize long-lead manufacturing tooling designs, proactively identifying and correcting physical manufacturing constraints early in the design cycle.

FAR: Deliver the Aspirational Target 

  • Establish a Digital-First Development Cycle: Lead the ultimate transition to a highly compressed, digital-first development cycle that significantly reduces time-to-market while improving quality. 

  • Foster a Digitally Literate Engineering Culture: Drive a culture of digital literacy and advanced tool adoption across the global engineering community, establishing next-generation benchmarks for the industry that every engineer at Ford is empowered by intelligent, generative design tools. 


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About Ford

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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Doral, FL, US

Year founded

1982