TL - Sustainable Fuels & Decarbonization

As part of the Research and Advanced Engineering activity at Ford Motor Company, this technical leadership role is responsible for leading research activities and developing technical strategies in the areas of energy, fuel science, and decarbonization of on-road transportation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead research on conventional, renewable, and alternative fuels, including chemical and physical properties, implications of these fuels on performance, emissions, and durability.
• Lead a team conducting comprehensive "cradle-to-grave" LCAs for vehicles, fuels, and battery supply chains to ensure Ford’s sustainability claims are scientifically robust and compliant with global regulations.
• Develop/secure and use models to evaluate the economic viability of current and future fuel pathways, energy infrastructure, and associated supply chains.
• Represent Ford in technical consortia and government/academic partnerships relating to fuels, energy infrastructure, and sustainable transportation.
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Planning, Operations, & Sustainability teams to translate energy science and LCA findings into actionable technology strategy.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree with equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive fuels, energy systems analysis, and/or industrial sustainability.
• 10+ years of experience with the properties, performance, and environmental attributes of conventional fuels and renewable/alternative fuels.
• 5+ years of working experience with LCA methodology and software.
• 5+ years of familiarity with corporate emissions and supply chain sustainability accounting.

Benefits:

• 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
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.