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The Global VEV Organization is looking for the ideal candidate to take on the responsibilities of Global Emissions Technical Expert to serve as a resource for all Global VEV Emissions & EV Range Certification Laboratories. The VEV Technical Specialist will be responsible for emissions test technology optimization development standardization and quality of results used for fuel economy & emissions testing for all North American programs as well as Homologation testing for various Global ICE (gas & diesel) and xHEV programs. Additional responsibilities for EV testing development and range compliance testing for global markets. Regulatory compliance testing for all U.S. LEV IV TIER4 European Stage VII Chinese and EU Conformance of Production and U.S. InUse Vehicle Compliance testing.

Global Facility support would include all North American sites: Allen Park Testing Lab ELD Mexico and South America (Titui) European Laboratories at Dunton Merkenich and support to China.

In this position...

Global/Regional EV Range and Emissions & Fuel Economy Testing:

• Lead team in the standardization of test methodologies equipment procurement (BEV 5 cycle BEV AWD).
• Colead team in the development of global equipment functional specifications.
• Support / lead the development of a global automation toolset (Emission Software standard).
• Collaborate with multiple departments and teams to ensure test site capability both present and future state meets all regulatory requirements for EPA CARB (TIER4 and LEV IV ACC2 and restofworld (EU Stage 7.
• Lead efforts to reduce variability and maintain sitetosite EV Range/Fuel Economy/Emissions results.
• Collaborate with EU/Global partners to ensure sufficient capability/full compliance to address EU Stage7 regulatory pull ahead 2025CY implementation 100 EV market by 2035CY).
• Lead team to develop next gen laboratory management system (vehicle automation scheduling data analyses tool set).
• Support new HD BEV capability expansion.
• Lead electrification initiatives (RotoTest/HUB Dynos EV cyclers HVB emulators HydrogenEV hybrid).
• Collaborate with P/T&E/E other partners in EV space (HVB development efficiencies best practices).

What youll do...

Key Contributor in Facility Capital Projects and Operational Efficiency Efforts:

• Be the Technical Voice for product and supply chain & Excellence
• Own and maintain technical specifications standards and design checklists within specialty domain.
• Ensure application and compliance. Drive Technical Design Reviews and process.
• Technical Advisor Problem Solver.
• Identify generic and systemic issues and lead teams technically in root cause identification and establishing processes to preclude recurrence.
• Technical lead in current model quality issue resolution; Drive Quality disciplines (Failure/Mistake Prevention (PCA) FMA root cause ID) into the engineering community.
• Lead the technical aspects of cost reduction processes to ensure that savings are developed while supporting quality delivery.
• Define waste elimination opportunities Analytical CAE/Modelling and/or
  Physical Test Domain And lead corrective action/implementation plans.
• Develop equipment specifications/Statement of Work (SOW) for new facilities and processes.
• Work with purchasing and engineering staff in developing RFQs/RFIs to solicit quotations for equipment procurement.
• Lead commissioning of new facilities and processes
• Identify automation gaps (software/hardware) in full vehicle dynamometer testing; develop proposals to close and implement new technologies.
• Drive development to increase level of automation and reduce operator and customer touch points with goal of 100 error detection to reduce void test rate and proliferate new technology across GLOBAL Test Laboratories.
• Identify gaps / error states within the automation systems. Enhance automation system through regulatory interpretations error state analysis and efficiency actions to increase first time through (FTT) success.

People:

• Mentor other technical employees and consult with others who need expert advice. Train by sponsoring or conducting classes and seminars.
• Develop current TS community and future generation of the TS community.
• Support in the identification recruiting and interviewing of key technical talent.
• Maintain and curate internal and external professional networks.
• Develop and maintain TS succession plans.
  Quality & Excellence
• Own and maintain technical specifications standards and design checklists within specialty domain.
• Ensure application and compliance. Drive Technical Design Reviews and process.
• Technical Advisor Problem Solver.
• Identify generic and systemic issues and lead teams technically in root cause identification and establishing processes to preclude recurrence.
• Technical lead in current model quality issue resolution; Drive Quality disciplines (Failure/Mistake Prevention (PCA) FMA root cause ID) into the engineering community.
  

Youll have...

• BSME / BSEE or related field required.
• 10 years in full vehicle dyno emissions testing and/or related powertrain testing and associated methods/test technology development.
• 5 years of experience /working knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations and European Union (EU) Regulations regarding full vehicle emissions / fuel economy requirements and testing requirements.
• Indepth understanding of test systems and its integration with global test systems including Horiba STARS VETS/ ATI as well as data management and business integration systems.
• Demonstrated experience and application of Six Sigma methodologies and statistical control of critical test data and test facility parameters.
• Applied understanding of Data Acquisition Control Systems Fundamentals FMEA G8D and Process Control Methods.
• Ability to break down large complex systems requirements into smaller scale deliverables with immediate benefit is critical.
• Strong MS Office suite and computer skills.

Even better you may have...

• MSME or MSEE Preferred.
• Working knowledge of complex test systems supporting facilities equipment (fixed and mobile) and control software fundamentals.
• Leadership on Lights Out Testing implementation for complex dynamometer test systems.
• Project management experience delivering cross functional process facility and software upgrades.
• Experienced presenter with ability to compose clear content suitable for GSR through executive level audiences.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6.
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