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? 

As a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, our outstanding team of legal professionals helps us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. In our Office of General Counsel, you’ll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team and deliver world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.

In this position... 

The Vehicle Environmental Regulatory Strategy and Compliance Department is responsible for establishing policies, strategies and providing independent oversight to ensure vehicle compliance, enhance real world impact and protect the corporate reputation.

In this position... You will work with regulatory authorities to understand proposed regulations and to help shape them to achieve our shared goal of sustainable solutions for a better world. We cooperate with public domain organizations, NGOs, lawmakers, and regulators to ensure new legislation, procedures, and regulations are technically feasible, support the cycle plan, enable new technologies and make the world a better place

You'll have... 

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering.

Even better, you may have...

Strong basis of understanding of Ford’s processes (technology development, product development, design validation and verification, vehicle operations and potential defect investigations). Positive problem-solving attitude and conflict resolution skills. Ability to collaborate and connect cross-functionally to implement transformative process improvements. Strong communication and cross-functional networking skills. Strong decision making skills and resolve to raise issues to the right people at the right time. Ability to critically evaluate data to make key decisions.

 

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 child care 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. 

 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: NEW HIRE BENEFITS

This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .     

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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. 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.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.  #LI-Hybrid   #LI-JB5

What you'll do...

Enhance our relationships with regulatory personnel and other key stakeholders so that Ford is viewed with a high level of trust and integrity. Develop the company's policy positions and responses to proposed regulations and legislation dealing with:  Fuel Economy, Fuel Consumption, Climate Change, Vehicle Greenhouse Gases, and Mobile Air Conditioning. Vehicle CO2 and Criteria Emissions, Mobile Source Air Toxics, and Zero Emissions Mandates. EV & Charging Standards, Battery Durability/Recycling, and EV Infrastructure.   Fuel Specifications, and Low Carbon and Renewable Fuels. Forecast and communicate future regulatory requirements to support Ford’s cycle plan development.  Provide regulatory and technical input to the company on vehicle environmental and energy issues. Facilitate technical exchanges between Ford, regulatory authorities, and other key stakeholders. Participate in cooperative programs with regulators, OEMs, public domain organizations, and others. Work with cross functional organizations within Ford (Product Development engineering, Planning, Marketing, Legal, Government Affairs) to develop and deliver charging standards and infrastructure specifications, technologies and strategy for all global regions. Develop and maintain deep expertise on regulations and standards related to charging and energy services, for example: Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC), State Public Utility Commissions (PUCs), State Energy Offices, Electrical Codes (NFPA), etc.