Government Regulations Manager

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If good is just never good enough for you Ford Qualityshares your passion for striving for perfection. Were responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing Product Development Purchasing Marketing Sales and Service.

We are seeking a highly capable and collaborative leader to serve as Senior Manager Quality Systems & Regulatory Governance North America. This pivotal role drives the strategic execution of Fords Quality Operating System (QOS) governance and standards while leading a team of seven Government Regulations Coordinators.

The successful candidate will ensure robust compliance with regulatory requirements advance quality system maturity and oversee critical processes such as Stop Ship and UAW quality engagement. This position demands strong leadership adept cross-functional coordination and a profound understanding of manufacturing quality systems and regulatory frameworks.

What Youll Do

• Quality Operating System (QOS) Management:
  • Deploy and sustain Fords QOS across North American manufacturing sites.
  • Monitor QOS maturity and compliance identifying gaps and driving corrective actions.
  • Develop and implement QOS training tools and assessments.
• Governance & Standards Leadership:
  • Create maintain and govern manufacturing quality standards and procedures.
  • Ensure consistent application of quality standards across all plants and programs.
  • Facilitate internal audits and readiness reviews to validate adherence to quality processes.
• Stop Ship Process Oversight:
  • Lead and contribute to the Stop Ship governance process ensuring effective issue triage containment and resolution.
  • Coordinate with plant teams engineering and regulatory stakeholders for timely and effective responses.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting for Stop Ship events and corrective actions.
• Government Regulations Team Leadership:
  • Lead mentor and manage a team of Government Regulations Coordinators ensuring compliance with federal state and international manufacturing quality regulations.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for regulatory interpretation issue resolution and external audit support.
• UAW Quality Engagement:
  • Partner with plant leadership to support UAW quality initiatives.
  • Facilitate joint improvement projects training programs and recognition efforts.
  • Promote a culture of shared accountability for quality across union and salaried teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting:
  • Collaborate with Product Development Engineering Supply Chain and Plant Operations to align on quality governance and regulatory requirements.
  • Represent the team in internal and external forums providing updates on QOS regulatory compliance and Stop Ship status.
  • Leverage data analytics to identify trends risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.

What Youll Have

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Regulatory Affairs or related technical field.
• 5-10 years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality or regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership experience including direct people management.
• Strong understanding of quality systems (e.g. IATF 16949 ISO 9001) regulatory frameworks and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Even Better Youll Have

• Masters degree in Engineering Business or Regulatory Affairs.

• Experience leading regulatory compliance teams or managing government audits.

• Familiarity with Fords QOS framework and Stop Ship processes.

• Six Sigma or Lean certification.

• Experience working with unionized workforces.

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 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
• 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.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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