Ford uses 25% more engineers doing same work as rivals, Farley says

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February 06, 2023 06:08 PM

Ford Motor’s engineering ranks may bear the brunt of additional job cuts the automaker is considering in the wake of disappointing earnings, judging from CEO Jim Farley’s latest interview.

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