Engineer 3, Occupational Safety

09 May 2025

Vacancy expired!

At Ford, we’re defining the future of human mobility with a strong focus on corporate responsibility. If you share this commitment, join the diverse team of passionate professionals within our Sustainability, Environment & Safety group. You’ll be a key contributor to our efforts to provide the technical and regulatory expertise necessary for advancing such critical initiatives as product safety, emissions, fuel economy, vehicle recycling and much more.What you’ll do…

This position reports directly to the Dearborn Truck Risk Manager.

This position will be responsible for the Dearborn Truck facility which includes Final Assembly, Paint and Body Shop. Also, have occasional responsibilities to support safety concerns throughout the Rouge Site.

Act as Safety Advisor (Subject Matter Expert)

Technical consultant and advisor in technical and non-technical safety topics, including national safety regulations

Coordinate implementation and continuous improvement in the facility’s safety programs

Directly responsible for safety auditing and reporting

Drive the SOS process of establishing/maintaining engaged and knowledgeable Elemental Champions to meet the Capability and Adherence Questions and associated requirements

Present the knowledge, confidence and ability to take provide "direction" when an "imminent risk of serious injury" has been identified

Effectively communicate and audit new initiatives, standards, regulations, significant incidents and management directives

Lead and/or participate in incident investigations as required utilizing the processes outlined in FAS08-020

Facilitate plant's Safety Process Review Board Meetings

Conduct appropriate audits and assessments as required

Conduct Risk Assessments for the site, including new or modified equipment

Liaise effectively with Statutory Authorities, OSHA/ MIOSHA and OHS Representatives as needed

Conduct, facilitate or advise as necessary in Machinery and Equipment Design Reviews and/or buy-offs

Liaise effectively with the plant Medical functions and where required, Security functions

Work in cooperation with UAW Health and Safety Representatives and Plant Leadership to achieve objectives

Work effectively with UAW representatives

Support / Actively participate with the TDL to manage and drive completion of safety training courses

Advise management as to compliance of the local and national collective bargaining agreements regarding safety topics

Conduct presentations and/or lead safety discussions with the operating committee meetings

You’ll have…

Must have prior Health and Safety Experience in the automotive or other manufacturing industry

Must have thorough knowledge of state and national OHS laws and Codes of Practice

Must have operational knowledge of corporate safety programs

Bachelor’s degree in OHS or related field

Experience working with the UAW

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work as a team

Strong interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills

Ability to guide and influence all levels

Demonstrated conflict management skills

Strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!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, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:New Hire Benefits (https://clicktime.symantec.com/15tpDKUcEF8qzEcTyS9cT?h=kJCvBMivaEbEPHiC2EF5twJ6KOWFSzStV3cF77My0g=&u=https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD)Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.Requisition ID : 11972

Full-time
  • ID: #49897122
  • State: Michigan Dearborn 48120 Dearborn USA
  • City: Dearborn
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2023-05-09
  • Deadline: 2023-07-08
  • Category: Et cetera