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Ford Motor Company · 3 days ago

Government Regulations Coordinator-Quality

Wayne, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is dedicated to building a better world through quality and innovation. The Government Regulations Coordinator-Quality will ensure regulatory compliance for new models, manage quality systems, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Regulatory complianceQuality systemsSix Sigma certificationAutomotive manufacturing experienceStakeholder managementQOS frameworkUnionized workforcesCommunicationProblem-solving skills