Safety Investigations Engineer
Ford Motor Company
At Ford, we’re defining the future of human mobility with a strong focus on corporate responsibility. If you share this commitment, join the diverse team of passionate professionals within our **Sustainability, Environment & Safety** group. You’ll be a key contributor to our efforts to provide the technical and regulatory expertise necessary for advancing such critical initiatives as product safety, emissions, fuel economy, vehicle recycling and much more. At Ford, we’re defining the future of human mobility with a strong focus on corporate responsibility. If you share this commitment, join the diverse team of passionate professionals within our Sustainability, Environment & Safety group. You’ll be a key contributor to our efforts to provide the technical and regulatory expertise necessary for advancing such critical initiatives as product safety, emissions, fuel economy, vehicle recycling and much more.
**In this position…**
The Critical Concern Review Group Investigations Engineer will lead internal & external safety defect investigations, including compliance investigations.
**What you'll do…**
+ Establish & document the company’s positions with data driven analysis and well-articulated arguments.
+ Identify concerns with global impact and work with regional CCRG peers in the resolution of potential concerns.
+ Lead internal & external safety defect investigations, including compliance investigations.
+ Lead collaborative interactions with many Ford organizations including Product Development (PD), Ford Customer Service Division, Supplier Technical Assistance, Manufacturing, Office of General Counsel (OGC) in the evaluation and resolution of potential issues.
+ Work with facing organizations to develop and conduct special tests, field surveys, etc., to help assess the necessary facts in the evaluation of potential safety and compliance issues.
+ Prepare presentations and reports, including engineering analysis and the coordination of special vehicle/component demonstrations, to be used in both technical and non-technical discussions with all levels of leadership.
+ Work proactively with NHTSA and TC on government investigations.
+ Collaborate with facing organizations in the development of service solutions for potential field issues.
+ Create & maintain investigation documentation in accordance with document retention guidelines and submit regulatory documentation as necessary.
+ Identify potential lessons-learned opportunities in support of the company’s efforts to prevent future potential recalls through involvement in stop ships, Prevent Action Closures, Campaign Trends Task Force meetings, SDS development, and other initiatives.
+ Provide technical assistance to the OGC, Design Analysis, PD activities
**You'll have…**
+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering preferred
+ 3+ years in the Automotive Industry
+ Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
+ A strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes
+ High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional organizations and global teams.
+ Effective oral communication and strong technical writing skills
+ Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
+ Strong working knowledge of vehicle systems
+ Experience in Design & Release and/or Manufacturing is preferred
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, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
**Requisition ID** : 40048
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