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Ford Motor Company · 1 hour ago

Government Regulations Manager

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, committed to quality and operational excellence. The Senior Manager, Quality Systems & Regulatory Governance will oversee the execution of Ford’s Quality Operating System and lead a team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and advance quality system maturity.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Deploy and sustain Ford’s QOS across North American manufacturing sites

Monitor QOS maturity and compliance, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions

Develop and implement QOS training, tools, and assessments

Create, maintain, and govern manufacturing quality standards and procedures

Ensure consistent application of quality standards across all plants and programs

Facilitate internal audits and readiness reviews to validate adherence to quality processes

Lead and contribute to the Stop Ship governance process, ensuring effective issue triage, containment, and resolution

Coordinate with plant teams, engineering, and regulatory stakeholders for timely and effective responses

Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting for Stop Ship events and corrective actions

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Government Regulations Coordinators, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international manufacturing quality regulations

Serve as the primary escalation point for regulatory interpretation, issue resolution, and external audit support

Partner with plant leadership to support UAW quality initiatives

Facilitate joint improvement projects, training programs, and recognition efforts

Promote a culture of shared accountability for quality across union and salaried teams

Collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Plant Operations to align on quality governance and regulatory requirements

Represent the team in internal and external forums, providing updates on QOS, regulatory compliance, and Stop Ship status

Leverage data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualification

Quality SystemsRegulatory ComplianceLeadership ExperienceSix Sigma CertificationLean CertificationStakeholder ManagementData AnalyticsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Management