HV Battery Material Compliance Tool/process Owner Engineer

HV Battery Material Compliance Tool/Process Owner Engineer

PFO0005VL

On Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Full time

This position is responsible for taking ownership and overseeing the Material/Substance Compliance Tool(s) used to support an HV battery facility. The tool/process business owner should be familiar with restricted substance/material compliance processes and tools. This individual will work very closely with IT, purchasing and the general tool user population.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate exemplary Ford OS behaviors - Excellence, Focus, and Collaboration
• Manage day to day software issues reported by users and assist IT in understanding any issues from a business perspective.
• Support bug and enhancement ticket tracking meetings with software (COTS) vendor to prioritize tickets and vendor action
• Responsible to oversee multi annual system releases and coordinating the business testing plans and reviewing outcomes
• Responsible Directly Responsible Individual for post testing business approval of new system releases
• Co-Develop year over year enhancement plan for the system(s) based on the changing regulatory landscape and company needs
• Provide business rationale support to IT and Purchasing to justify rationale for annual funding for updates and upgrades to the tool(s)
• Review global regulations to update the Restricted Substance List on an annual basis to ensure that the backbone of the compliance checking system is up to date and catching any changing or new Materials/Substance Compliance Regulations
• Perform system rule updates to implement new or modified checks required by changes to the restricted substance list
• Create and implement (in the system) any additionally requested substance groups to allow for product assessments or government reporting requirements
• Participate in Materials Engineering Department training events and committees.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• Complete proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Possess strong leadership skills, self-motivated and self-driven

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Material Compliance and Restricted Substance Control
• Knowledge of:
• iPoint Software Applications including iPoint Approval
• Global Automotive Substance Lists
• Global Material and Substance Regulations
• Rule Group and Substance List Creation

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position (specify and provide % of time required)
• Lifting: Test parts up to 50 lbs, 25%
• Climbing: NA
• Crawling: NA
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Slip resistant hardened toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection in designated areas, 100%
• Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), stooping (25%)
• High noise level: High noise in some work areas, requiring use of hearing protection, 25%
• Other: NA
• Description of Work Environment (specify and provide % of time required)
• Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, office environment, test facility, 100%
• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
• Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Exposure to test equipment, 25%
• Travel/transportation requirements: May require occasional local travel, 25%
• Other: NA
• Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks (specify and provide % of time required)
• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, 100%
• Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA
• Tools used in trade - which ones?: Occasional use of hand tools, 25%
• Other: NA
• Criticality of Attendance (specify and provide % of time required)
• Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday 7:00AM to 4:00 PM but must be able to support our flexible test schedule into other shifts and/or weekends
• Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Day shift
• Necessity for regular attendance: Critical
• Urgency for punctuality: Critical
• Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work afternoons to cover weekend testing requirements.
• Other Essential Functions (List other essential functions here.)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, PHMV exam and background check. Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.