We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
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 Ford North America Vehicle Type Approval Engineer is responsible for ensuring that vehicle programs meet and document compliance to the regulatory standards of global markets in which a vehicle line is sold.
This involves planning and coordinating the actions necessary to complete type approval and homologation for a variety of export markets.
The Ford North America Vehicle Type Approval Engineer is responsible for ensuring that vehicle programs meet and document compliance to the regulatory standards of global markets in which a vehicle line is sold.
This involves planning and coordinating the actions necessary to complete type approval and homologation for a variety of export markets.
What you'll do...
Analyze product offerings for export markets and develop program specific homologation or type approval plans.
Ensure that robust homologation test strategies are in place to develop and certify a diverse range of vehicle offerings.
Act as single point of contact to identify and collect homologation documentation and technical data.
Track and report homologation progress.
Identify technical, process, and documentation issues and drive resolution to completion.
You'll have...
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering or related engineering degree.
Experience planning and managing complex programs/projects from initiation to completion.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Able to work effectively under time pressure.
Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, often with conflicting or competing objectives.
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse and cross-functional teams.
Even better, you may have...
Familiarity with FMVSS, EPA, and ECE compliance standards and documentation.
Good communication and negotiation skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint) and other communication tools.
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.
This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits
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.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-CS4