Automotive Safety Investigations Engineer (PIR/CCRG)

Ford; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Safety Investigations Engineer to support product safety investigations within the PIR team or the Vehicle Hardware CCRG. You will determine whether issues warrant further review and work with multiple Ford organizations to assess safety and regulatory considerations.

You will help develop tests, gather data, and prepare technical and regulatory documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration, analytical problem solving, and clear communication across leadership levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred or required.
• 1+ year of experience in engineering, quality, or project management.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Strong working knowledge of vehicle systems.
• Experience in Design & Release or Manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Ford's product safety investigations through PIR or CCRG teams.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with PD, FCS, STAS, Manufacturing, and OGC to resolve issues.
• Develop broad internal networks to enable timely root cause ownership.
• Coordinate special tests, field surveys, and demonstrations to assess facts.
• Prepare presentations and reports for technical and non-technical leadership.
• Create and maintain investigation documentation and regulatory filings as needed.
• Maintain trackers, dashboards, and status reports across multiple investigations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Communication skills

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

GSAR

Job description

Ford is seeking a Safety Investigations Engineer to support product safety investigations within the PIR team or the Vehicle Hardware CCRG. You will determine whether issues warrant further review and work with multiple Ford organizations to assess safety and regulatory considerations.

You will help develop tests, gather data, and prepare technical and regulatory documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration, analytical problem solving, and clear communication across leadership levels.