About Us  

Lead. Grow. Transform.

Ford Motor Company is constantly evolving and innovating. As part of the International Markets Group, we are committed to delivering smarter, more connected vehicles for our Global customers. Looking ahead, Ford is excited about the future. With an expanding vehicle lineup, growing digital services, and a strong dealer network, we are well-positioned to support Australian businesses in new ways.

As Australia’s largest automotive OEM employer, we proudly have around 1,500 talented engineers, designers, and specialists working across five Victorian sites. Crucially, Australia is a key global development hub for Ford, and our local design and engineering team lead the creation of vehicles including the Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest – models sold in around 180 markets worldwide. 

Why Ford?  

For a century, we've been a driving force across Australia, building a legacy that truly speaks for itself. Leading the way, the Ranger continues its reign as Australia's No. 1 Selling Vehicle and our iconic Mustang proudly holds its position as Australia’s No. 1 Sports Car. 

These remarkable achievements are a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and a customer-focused approach that has delivered success across our entire lineup, giving us so much to be excited about! But we believe we do more than just build award-winning vehicles—we build careers. 

• 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.     

                  

 About the Role 

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.

• Take ownership of assigned tests, ensuring all required program tests are delivered within the DV and PV phases and coordinate closely with the test planner and the lab supervisor to ensure resources are aligned with program milestones.

• Have a safety-first mindset and lead technicians and engineers through Rig Safety Audits and S.T.A.R.T. processes.

• Maintain and conduct tests on underbody hydraulic test rigs (e.g. MAST, multi-axial road-load simulation, suspension durability and strength rigs and other system/component testing) using MTS 793, MPE and RPC and conduct pneumatic/hydraulic upper-body tests (e.g. Door/Hood KLT). 

• Use fatigue-damage and frequency analysis tools to accelerate testing and increase test efficiency.

• Engage in Quality initiatives with Design engineers to drive a quality-mindset ‘up-front’ and utilize solid engineering principles to develop non-standard test setups to assist in robust Root Cause Analyses (RCA). 

• Acquire and translate corporate requirements into precise job-requests for trades-staff. 

• Liaise with global counterparts, core engineers and SMEs to align on methodologies and latest test technologies.

• Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tests. 

• Lead weekly "Tech-Club" meetings to share knowledge. Mentor other engineers and scout for training opportunities to elevate the team's technical capability.

• 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.

 

Equal Opportunity 

 

Ford Australia is inclusive employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 

 

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Australia. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 

 

 

------ Please ensure your application is submitted by Wednesday 25 February 2026 ----

 

 

Please note due to the high numbers of applications we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

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