Campaign Prevent Specialist – Critical Concerns

Ford Motor Company

Engineer managing thermal systems interface with regulatory review groups at Ford. Collaborating on safety and compliance issues affecting vehicle performance.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage IPTSE GRID Database: Maintain list of IPTSE GRID items ensuring IPTSE team is assigned to support
Technical Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: For select projects lead and coordinate technical investigations into potentially critical safety defects, FMVSS non-compliance, and emission/environmental regulatory concerns. Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, FTA) to identify root causes.
CCRG & EPRC Interface: Support IPTSE teams in preparing and presenting technical data packages, risk assessments, and engineering recommendations to the CCRG (for safety/compliance) and EPRC (for emissions/environmental concerns).
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Office of General Counsel (OGC), and plant vehicle teams to gather data, review supplier processes, and align on corrective actions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Systems, Environmental, or a related engineering discipline).
Experience: 10+ years of experience in automotive product development, quality engineering, systems engineering, or regulatory compliance.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of vehicle systems (powertrain, electrical, chassis, software, or emissions control systems).
Problem Solving: Demonstrated experience in automotive root-cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D, Shainin, Six Sigma, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis).
Communication & Influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex technical data into clear, concise presentations for executive leadership and regulatory review boards.
Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams under tight timelines.

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

root cause analysis8D5-WhyFault Tree AnalysisSix SigmaShaininvehicle systemspowertrainemissions control systemsquality engineering

Soft Skills

communicationinfluenceproblem solvingorganizational skillsproject managementcross-functional collaborationpresentation skillsdata analysisteam leadershiptechnical investigation