Government Regulations Coordinator-Quality

Ford Motor • Wayne, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality or regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with quality systems (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001), regulatory frameworks, and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Regulatory Affairs.
• Knowledge of Ford’s QOS framework and Stop Ship processes.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification.
• Experience working with unionized workforces.

Responsibilities

• New Model Launch and Certification: Ensure regulatory compliance (FMVSS/CMVSS) for new models by confirming inspection items, auditing content, and managing pre-build and launch audits. Participate in new model launch meetings, coordinating and reporting on quality prevention processes (e.g., Campaigns Need Prevention, Fresh Eyes Review). Manage vehicle holds (e.g., 1 in 36, regulatory items, pre-Job-1 units) and ensure proper certification, exemption, and labeling before vehicle release. Verify emission certifications and ensure accurate updates to vehicle information systems for component variations. Provide support for added starters and bundled changes, including necessary vehicle holds and reviews.
• Plant Quality Systems and Compliance: Oversee and manage plant quality and operating systems, including developing and monitoring audit schedules (e.g., GRC, Finished Vehicle, Process, COP) to ensure mandatory process requirements and regulatory compliance for all markets. Monitor and manage MCIR/QLS processes, ensuring inspection items are captured and effectively documenting audit findings. Implement and verify containment actions for quality concerns, including Stop Ships and yard campaigns, reporting significant issues to management. Provide real-time quality feedback to departments and review compliance/error-proofing concerns from all audits. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies, validating regulatory items affected by engineering changes. Manage all aspects of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) compliance, including labeling, stamping, verification, depth validation, and record-keeping. Coordinate and represent the plant during investigations and reviews by external agencies (e.g., NHTSA, CARB, FBI, OGC) and internal company officials. Assure proper identification, organization, filing, and disposition of all GRC records. Review incoming material documents, test results, and equipment certifications, including witnessing critical process checks. Keep plant management informed of all pertinent compliance concerns.
• Cross-Functional Support and Reporting: Support the Incoming Quality Organization regarding regulatory concerns from suppliers. Assist dealers with regulatory items, replacement VIN labels, and build information related to plant errors. Generate and present comprehensive reports on quality, compliance, and audit findings (e.g., CDC non-compliance, Finished Vehicle Audit findings, MCIR concerns, Process Audits, Fresh Eye concerns) to plant and corporate management.
• Process Improvement and Personnel Development: Review production letters for quality and regulatory issues, implement GRC best practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Six Sigma projects). Identify GRC personnel training needs and provide training to new supervisors, Senior Process Coaches, and Area Managers. Ensure adherence to pre-delivery safety processes and relevant contractual agreements.

Benefits

• 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees