Requirements Specialist

Ford • Allen Park, MI

23h • $84,480 - $141,360

About The Position

Process Owner / Author for FCSD Service and DPA4 Requirements o Support the commodity teams in maintaining, updating, and writing new service requirements, details, and test methods as needed o Facilitate reviews with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and SMEs to validate requirement updates and ensure seamless service interface integration o Establish a strategic reporting cadence to track and communicate requirement changes to global DFS teams, maintaining enterprise-wide alignment o Collaborate with cross-functional requirement authors to advocate for and integrate serviceability standards into requirements managed outside of FCSD o Serve as the primary FCSD representative to the global Technical Standards Group (TSG) and/or TAG, driving serviceability interests within corporate standards Manage FCSD Service Deviations o Lead the investigation and implementation of an enhanced deviation reporting format and process change to improve up-front visibility for DFS and drive better serviceability outcomes o Create and manage a global service deviations database to ensure data integrity and provide real-time status updates via the DFS SharePoint site o Develop and manage service deviation notification and tracking workflow, ensuring all stakeholders are informed from initial request through final disposition 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:

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Automotive Technology, or related technical field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Product Development, Quality, or Service Engineering
• Demonstrated proficiency in Ford Engineering Systems, including: o FEDE - Managing Requirements, Deviations, Design Rules, and Regulations o E2KS - Managing CAD evidence and Requirement compliance o Global Integrator - Navigating vehicle-level timing and deliverables o WERs - Understanding part design and release levels
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships across diverse cross-functional teams and various leadership levels
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing and adapting to changing needs
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage oneself effectively to deliver results with minimal direction
• Analytical abilities to collect, organize and interpret data to help drive decisions and execute projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Pivot Tables in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Forms, etc.)
• Experience with specific tools such as PowerAutomate, FordLLM, and/or advanced SharePoint site creation
• Ability to lead teams through process transitions and white-space environments
• Ability to translate complex processes into clear, concise Job Aids and standards
• Proven ability to advocate for serviceability requirements in cross-functional forums
• Experience or a strong understanding of the automotive service repair process

Responsibilities

• Process Owner / Author for FCSD Service and DPA4 Requirements
• Support the commodity teams in maintaining, updating, and writing new service requirements, details, and test methods as needed
• Facilitate reviews with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and SMEs to validate requirement updates and ensure seamless service interface integration
• Establish a strategic reporting cadence to track and communicate requirement changes to global DFS teams, maintaining enterprise-wide alignment
• Collaborate with cross-functional requirement authors to advocate for and integrate serviceability standards into requirements managed outside of FCSD
• Serve as the primary FCSD representative to the global Technical Standards Group (TSG) and/or TAG, driving serviceability interests within corporate standards
• Manage FCSD Service Deviations
• Lead the investigation and implementation of an enhanced deviation reporting format and process change to improve up-front visibility for DFS and drive better serviceability outcomes
• Create and manage a global service deviations database to ensure data integrity and provide real-time status updates via the DFS SharePoint site
• Develop and manage service deviation notification and tracking workflow, ensuring all stakeholders are informed from initial request through final disposition

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level