<p>In this position...</p> <p>An AECD Compliance Specialist will interface with subject matter experts within the company to lead in the development of records characterizing vehicle emissions control functionality and in implementing related regulatory requirements and processes. They will ensure on-time delivery of required information to the regulatory agencies across multiple markets and coordinate responses to agency questions as necessary to support vehicle emissions certification approvals. This position requires a foundational understanding of engine operation and aftertreatment thermochemistry affecting emissions formation and control along with the ability to communicate on complex vehicle system control processes. Candidates should be self-motivated with established problem-solving skills and possess a high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively across diverse and cross-functional teams utilizing strong written and oral communication skills.</p> <p>Enhance processes for emission control technology documentation, interface with regulatory agencies, and implement related requirements across all Ford product architectures.</p> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li>Engage with appropriate authorities (Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) / California Air Resource Board (CARB) / Type Approval Authorities) to satisfy Auxiliary Emissions Control Device regulations and related emissions certification compliance requirements. </li><li>Facilitate responses to agency inquiries related to emission control strategies or certification processes. </li><li>Engage in internal reviews of new or modified emissions control hardware and strategy implementation including documentation characterizing performance functionality and limitations. </li><li>Identify and implement process improvements for documentation workstreams. </li><li>Act as a technical resource to provide compliance training and on-going guidance on regulatory requirements for product and software engineering teams. </li><li>Lead efforts in documenting Failure Mode Default Actions related to emissions. </li><li>Engage cross-functional teams on implementation of emission control tracking requirements. </li><li>Provide technical guidance and support for Homologation reporting required for export markets. </li><li>Participate in key workgroups (internal and external) related to implementation of new regulatory requirements. </li></ul> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li>Engage with appropriate authorities (Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) / California Air Resource Board (CARB) / Type Approval Authorities) to satisfy Auxiliary Emissions Control Device regulations and related emissions certification compliance requirements. </li><li>Facilitate responses to agency inquiries related to emission control strategies or certification processes. </li><li>Engage in internal reviews of new or modified emissions control hardware and strategy implementation including documentation characterizing performance functionality and limitations. </li><li>Identify and implement process improvements for documentation workstreams. </li><li>Act as a technical resource to provide compliance training and on-going guidance on regulatory requirements for product and software engineering teams. </li><li>Lead efforts in documenting Failure Mode Default Actions related to emissions. </li><li>Engage cross-functional teams on implementation of emission control tracking requirements. </li><li>Provide technical guidance and support for Homologation reporting required for export markets. </li><li>Participate in key workgroups (internal and external) related to implementation of new regulatory requirements. </li></ul>