Hybrid Senior Test Engineer

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Senior Test Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Geelong, Australia

About the role

• Senior Test Engineer conducting design validation at Ford Motor Company. Leading root cause analysis in the Body & Chassis Test Lab with a strong emphasis on quality and communication.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be the technical anchor that understands design validation is more than just running a test.
• In this role, you will conduct physical assessments in the Body & Chassis Test Lab, ensuring that all corporate physical tests are delivered on time with quality during key Design Verification (DV) and Production Validation (PV) phases.
• The role will require you to use your strong technical skills and engineering knowledge to assist with Quality initiatives and lead root cause analysis work-streams within the test environment.
• The role requires you to be a translator of complex technical requirements and test results to a variety of audiences including trades-staff and senior level management.
• This position reports directly to Test Engineering Supervisor and is based our Geelong Research and Development Centre. It is predominantly an onsite role with a minimum of four to five days in the office.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Automotive equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven experience in an engineering environment. Testing experience with MTS test control systems highly desirable.
• Technical & Communication Skills: Demonstrated strong technical acumen combined with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong grasp of the physics of failure mechanics desirable. Proficiency in Catia desirable to design test rigs and drawings.
• Ability to work across blue & white collar workforces with a good understanding of the different industrial considerations in working with a trade workforce.
• A proven history in creating a strong Health & Safety culture in the workplace.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to effectively solve complex engineering issues through the use of key engineering problem solving tools (e.g: G8D, 5Y, etc.)
• Organizational Skills: Adept at multitasking and managing a diverse range of activities.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, influence stakeholders, and foster collaborative relationships.

Benefits

• Discounted lease car options.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities.
• Flexible Work Arrangements.
• Growth and development opportunities via internal and external training.
• Paid parental leave from day 1.
• Comprehensive Employee Assist Program.
• Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks.
• Paid volunteer days.