SME Vehicle Environmental Regulatory Planning

Ford Motor Company

SME Vehicle Environmental Regulatory Planning at Ford, enhancing regulatory relationships and developing policy positions for sustainability. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure vehicle compliance and support critical initiatives.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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:
- Product Stewardship and Circular Economy, including Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging and Traction/Propulsion Battery Recycling.
- Vehicle and Service Chemical Substances of Concern.
- Vehicle CO2, Criteria Emissions, and Greenhouse Gases, Mobile Source Air Toxics, and Zero Emissions Mandates.
- EV and 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.
Develop and maintain deep expertise on regulations and standards related to packaging and traction battery extended producer responsibility obligations for the automotive sector, substances of concern reporting and source reduction, including PFAS.
Work with cross functional organizations within Ford (Product Development engineering, Planning, Marketing, Legal, Government Affairs) to develop and deliver product stewardship compliance and source reduction obligations for US states.
Facilitate technical exchanges between Ford, regulatory authorities, and other key stakeholders.
Participate in cooperative programs with regulators, OEMs, public domain organizations, and others.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public policy, or equivalent experience.
Positive problem-solving attitude and conflict resolution skills.
3+ years in regulatory compliance or a related field
Ability to collaborate and connect cross-functionally to implement new transformative and improved processes.
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 and regulatory requirements to make key decisions.
Ability to travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory compliancedata evaluationpolicy developmentenvironmental regulationsbattery recyclingproduct stewardshipsource reductionchemical substances reportingemissions standardslow carbon fuels

Soft Skills

problem-solvingconflict resolutioncollaborationcommunicationnetworkingdecision-makingcritical evaluationadaptabilitystakeholder engagementfacilitation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in public policy