Test Technology & Database Control Leader

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

4d • $112,680 - $212,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 LL6 Test Technology & Database Control Leader is a people leader role overseeing a small team of engineers. This team is responsible for ensuring Ford's environmental testing, including chassis roll dynamometer, powertrain, and engine dynamometer testing, complies with global regulations such as EPA, CARB, and EU. The leader will frequently interact with government agency officials and internal Ford testing departments, and also supervise the IT systems used for calculating and transmitting official test results to agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field
• 4 years of working experience in test technology and database controls or a similar field

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to emissions / fuel economy testing desired
• Familiarity with emissions test equipment and emissions testing operations desired
• Familiarity with common automation and analysis tools (e.g. Excel Macros, Mini-Tab, Alteryx, AI) and IT systems development process desired
• Experience managing complex projects and familiarity with Project Management tools
• Strong technical and oral communication skills including development of management presentations
• Understanding of statistical concepts and techniques desired
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management and other organizations including government agencies
• Self-starter, ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision and strong record of delivering results

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team responsible for interpreting regulatory requirements, developing test procedures, and evaluating test equipment required for environmental compliance testing.
• Provide insight and regulatory interpretation on requirements for testing future Ford global products for emissions and fuel economy (FE)/Greenhouse Gas (GHG) compliance.
• Oversee IT/database systems for the E&SC vehicle emissions/fuel economy (FE) certification activities.
• Functionally lead engineers responsible for IT transactions with agency IT systems. As required, provide guidance to IT organization on required updates.
• Lead special studies to evaluate new emissions measurement processes and/or new test equipment.
• Work closely with VEV to ensure laboratory compliance with new regulatory requirements and to support electrification plans.
• Work closely with global emissions laboratory partners to support on-site and remote facility assessments and sign-offs. Duties include understanding laboratory upgrade plans, supporting facility assessments/sign-offs, and driving identified facility issues to closure.
• Functionally lead engineer responsible for dedicated Sharepoint sites for E&SC vehicle emission/FE certification activities.
• Support and manage creation and administration of global Emissions Laboratory Requirements (ELRs) and Test Methods for emissions/FE testing.
• Collaborate with VEV on identifying and resolving testing issues related to first-time-through testing success.

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: Manager