Senior Safety Investigations Engineer Software and Electronics

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... 

This role leads internal & external safety defect investigations for vehicle software and electronic hardware and collaborates cross-functionally across the company to evaluate and resolve potential issues. Involved in establishing and documenting the company’s positions by utilizing data-driven analysis.

What you'll do…

• Lead internal & external safety defect investigations for vehicle software and electronic hardware defects, including compliance investigations.


• Establish & document the company’s positions with data driven analysis and well-articulated arguments.


• Identify concerns with global impact and work with regional CCRG peers in the resolution of potential concerns.


• Lead collaborative interactions with many Ford organizations including Product Development (PD), Ford Customer Service Division, Supplier Technical Assistance, Manufacturing, Office of General Counsel (OGC) in the evaluation and resolution of potential issues.


• Work with facing organizations to develop and conduct special tests, field surveys, etc., to help assess the necessary facts in the evaluation of potential safety and compliance issues.


• Prepare presentations and reports, including engineering analysis and the coordination of special vehicle/component demonstrations, to be used in both technical and non-technical discussions with all levels of leadership.


• Work proactively with NHTSA and TC on government investigations and compliance audits.


• Collaborate with facing organizations in the development of service solutions for potential field issues.


• Create & maintain investigation documentation in accordance with document retention guidelines and submit regulatory documentation as necessary.


• Identify potential lessons-learned opportunities in support of the company’s efforts to prevent future potential recalls through involvement in stop ships, Prevent Action Closures, Campaign Trends Task Force meetings, SDS development, and other initiatives.


• Provide technical assistance to the OGC, Design Analysis, PD activities, and outside law firms as appropriate.

You'll have…

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering preferred


• 5+ years Project Management experience 


• Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills


• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional organizations and global teams


• Effective oral communication and strong technical writing skills


• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management


• Strong working knowledge of vehicle systems

Even better, you may have...

• A strong understanding of Ford product development and manufacturing processes


• Experience with ADAS or Infotainment Hardware or Software 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid 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. 

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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Onsite work 3-4 days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid