Safety Investigations Engineer

At Ford were 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. Youll 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...
Safety Investigations Engineer supporting either the Automotive Safety Offices Pre-Investigation Review (PIR) team or Vehicle Hardware Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG).

What youll do...

This position supports Fords product safety investigations process within either the newly established Pre-Investigation Review (PIR) team or existing Vehicle Hardware Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) in evaluation of issues which may present a potential safety defect or regulatory non-compliance.

Youll have...

In the Pre-Investigation Review (PIR) team youll help determine if an issue should be further reviewed by Fords Critical Concern Review Group Environmental Problem Review Committee or Customer Satisfaction Forum based on effect on vehicle occupants and other road users potential compliance considerations occurrence considerations and other factors.
In the Vehicle Hardware Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) youll help support investigatory efforts seeking to evaluate concerns which present a potential safety defect or regulatory non-compliance related to hardware systems in Fords products.
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.
Develop broad range of contacts across the company and leverage in support of timely root cause ownership identification and support.
Work with other organizations to develop and request 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.
Create & maintain investigation documentation in accordance with document retention guidelines and submit regulatory documentation as necessary.
Maintain trackers dashboards and status reports across multiple concurrent safety-defect and compliance investigations.

Even better you may have...
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering preferred.
1 year of experience in engineering quality or project management.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
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.

Even better you may have...
A strong understanding of automotive OEM product development lifecycles and manufacturing processes (Ford-specific experience is a plus but not required).
Strong working knowledge of Ford product development and manufacturing processes and database systems (GSAR etc).
Experience providing technical assistance to legal teams participating in legal investigations or drafting regulatory documentation.

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 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RZ1