Position summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Plant Environmental Control Engineer to manage environmental compliance and support sustainability improvements at its Arizona Proving Grounds (APG). The role focuses on environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, waste management, water conservation, environmental management systems, and operational compliance while supporting Ford's corporate environmental objectives.

Why this role matters

Ford's environmental commitments require effective management of resources, waste, and regulatory obligations across its facilities. This role helps reduce environmental risks, improve water and material efficiency, and maintain compliance with environmental standards while supporting the company's broader sustainability and resource conservation goals.

Key responsibilities

• Manage environmental compliance across air, water, waste, materials, and site operations, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Prepare regulatory reports and permits, including environmental compliance documentation, waste reporting, permit applications, and responses to regulatory agencies.
• Support environmental management systems by conducting audits, reviewing site projects, maintaining compliance records, and implementing corrective actions.
• Drive resource efficiency by collaborating with operational teams to identify opportunities to reduce water consumption, waste generation, and material usage.
• Address environmental risks through spill response, remediation support, regulated material assessments, and emerging battery-related compliance requirements.
• Coordinate environmental programmes by working with corporate and site teams, delivering employee training, and using environmental data systems to monitor performance.

Team and stakeholders

The role supports Ford's non-manufacturing operations at the Arizona Proving Grounds, working closely with local operations teams, environmental professionals at other Ford facilities, and corporate environmental functions. External stakeholders include environmental regulatory agencies, community organisations, and relevant industry bodies.

Key details

This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring onsite attendance at least four days per week. Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the United States, as visa sponsorship is unavailable. The salary grade will be determined by the candidate's skills and experience. Benefits include healthcare coverage, retirement programmes, paid parental leave, vehicle discounts, tuition assistance, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor's degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• At least one year of experience in environmental manufacturing or compliance activities.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting, waste management, and environmental reporting requirements.
• Ability to prepare regulatory documentation, interpret environmental data, and support environmental compliance programmes.
• At least one year of experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across operational and corporate teams.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a graduate degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with ISO 14001, environmental auditing, remediation, spill response, or environmental management systems.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance software and regulatory requirements related to automotive operations and battery technologies.