Supervisor, Material Compliance – Chemistry

Ford Motor Company

. Supervise, coach, and develop experienced chemists and material compliance engineers .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory analysis, regulatory compliance, and material development while effectively leading and developing technical teams. Proficient in implementing quality assurance principles and improving laboratory operations to ensure safety and efficiency.

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Laboratory AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceTeam LeadershipMaterial Development

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Hard Skills

Analytical Laboratory ExperienceChemistryChemical EngineeringMaterials EngineeringQuality Control PrinciplesLaboratory InstrumentationProcess ImprovementsMaterial Compliance RegulationsFEDE RQTsChemical Inventory Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsOrganization SkillsPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Global Material Management ToolsIMDS

Industry Keywords

Automotive FluidsLubricantsEmissions TestingBattery-Electric-VehicleRSMSELVREACHEPA/TSCAConflict MineralsRRR Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise, coach, and develop experienced chemists and material compliance engineers
Set priorities and coordinate resources across the Chemistry Laboratory and Material Compliance teams
Build a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing work environment
Support employees’ professional growth and ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule
Oversee laboratory analysis of automotive fluids and lubricants, vehicle tailpipe and interior emissions, and battery-electric-vehicle electrolytes, sealers, resins, and polymers
Guide testing supporting materials development, failure investigations, and unknown-material analysis
Review laboratory reports and improve the quality, consistency, and usefulness of testing and results
Serve as a technical resource on chemistry, analytical methods, and laboratory issues
Recommend and implement improvements to laboratory instrumentation, methods, and operations
Lead interpretation, communication, and implementation of corporate material and substance requirements
Work with global suppliers and Ford engineers, functions, and vehicle programs on RSMS, ELV, REACH, EPA/TSCA, conflict minerals, and transportation regulations
Oversee regulatory compliance reporting and analysis using Ford’s Global Material Management tools and IMDS
Facilitate compliance reviews, issue-resolution discussions, and vehicle program meetings
Ensure government material-compliance documentation is completed for RRR requirements for vehicle programs in Europe, China, and South Korea
Maintain Ford’s corporate RSMS restricted-substance lists and improve related Global Material Management tools and systems
Oversee laboratory housekeeping, safety, environmental practices, chemical inventory, and hazardous-waste disposal
Lead section administration and operations, including capital projects, operating metrics, efficiency improvements, employee development, and budget planning and delivery
Understand and administer the applicable UAW–Ford agreement
Balance competing priorities and address complex technical and operational issues across both teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain or a related field, or equivalent
At least two years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience as a chemist, chemical engineer, or materials engineer
At least two years of hands-on experience working with global material and substance regulations
Experience with FEDE RQTs
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop technical employees
Experience in applying quality assurance and quality control principles
Ability to recommend and implement laboratory instrumentation, methods, and process improvements
Ability to serve as a technical resource for chemistry and material-compliance issues
Strong organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and complex technical issues
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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