Seat Safety and Compliance Manager at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automotive Safety, Compliance, Occupant Sensing, Passive Integrated Restraint, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, UN ECE Regulations, Advanced Technologies, Structural Advancements, Functional Safety Standards, CAE Tools, DFMEA, SCCAF, Technical Project Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Support ASO in defining and implementing seat safety strategies to meet evolving regulations from organizations such as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations, and international governing bodies for automotive safety and compliance in regions which vehicles are sold. Define strategy for occupant sensing and other Passive Integrated Restraint (PIA) components within seating systems. Ensure compliance with key Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) relevant to seating systems, including the updated FMVSS 208 (Occupant Crash Protection) with a focus on advanced occupant sensing systems, FMVSS 210 (Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages), and FMVSS 225 (Child Restraint Anchorage Systems). Actively engage with the Global Crash Safety Tech Club and support the development of SDGs and PDGs related to seat safety. Support future strategies as it relates to advanced technologies and innovation to define next generation of automotive seating, including structural advancements, autonomous driving, and comfort features. Support application teams by conducting and signing off on DFMEA and DVP&R reviews, ensuring strict alignment to SCCAFs. Support the alignment and sign-off process between FEDE and JIRA requirements. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related field). 3+ years of experience in automotive safety or compliance focused on seating systems. Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related field). Demonstrated experience with automotive safety regulations (IIHS, NHTSA FMVSS 208, 210, 225, Rear Impact and UNECE). Experience with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262). Strong proficiency in CAE tools and methodologies for automotive seating. In-depth knowledge of DFMEA, SCCAF, and other quality and compliance processes. Proven leadership experience in managing technical projects and cross-functional teams. 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 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1. This position is a range of salary grades LL5. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Support the definition and implementation of seat safety strategies to comply with evolving regulations. Engage with safety tech clubs and support the development of safety-related goals and strategies for next-generation automotive seating.