CAFE - GHG Engineer

Ford Motor Company is transforming the future for customers and communities. They are seeking a GHG Engineer to support fuel economy testing and ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Support and execute test plans of select vehicle programs to address US/Canadian CAFE and GHG fleet reporting requirements
  • Analyze existing vehicle fuel economy and emissions test data to support CAFE/GHG reporting and compliance submissions
  • Prepare, review, and submit test documentation to EPA through EV-CIS
  • Complete and maintain database system information supporting compliance reporting milestones
  • Track and interpret evolving CAFE and other environmental regulations and assess impacts on current and future vehicle programs
  • Develop and maintain internal compliance processes, procedures, documentation and tracking tools
  • Collaborate with Product Engineering, Fuel Economy Label Engineers, Certification Engineers, TRLHP Engineers and Marketing to align on TRLHP charts, calibration releases, weight charts and program-specific volume assumptions
  • Support senior management review and internal governance processes related to fuel economy compliance

Skills

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and competing priorities with minimal supervision
  • Strong technical and oral communication skills, including proficiency in the English language (reading, writing and speaking)
  • Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
  • Ability to interact effectively through e-mail, telephone, Microsoft Teams, etc
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering or related engineering degree
  • Ability to communicate complex regulatory and technical information clearly
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and database management
  • Proficient in problem solving, automation and validation
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to emissions/fuel economy testing and labeling preferred
  • Familiarity with chassis dynamometer testing or fuel economy test procedures preferred

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.

Company Overview

  • We don't just make history -- we make the future. It was founded in 1903, and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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