Systems Engineering Transformation Lead

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Hybrid

About Us 

Lead. Grow. Transform.  

Ford Australia is constantly evolving and innovating, committed to delivering smarter, more connected vehicles for all Australians, now and for generations to come. 

 

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, sales, marketing and specialist staff working at sites across Victoria and interstate regional offices. Crucially, Australia is a key global development hub for Ford, and the local design and engineering team lead the creation of vehicles including the Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest – models sold in around 180 markets worldwide. Our product development footprint spans key sites across Campbellfield, Geelong and the You Yangs Proving Ground, giving Ford Australia a broad and diverse capability for designing, engineering and validating vehicles for global markets. 

 

Complementing this technical network, Ford Australia’s National Sales Company (NSC), located in Richmond, is the central hub for commercial and customer engagement activities across the country, supported by regional offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, with dedicated sales, fleet, service and technical staff providing localised support to Dealers and customers nationwide.

 

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 rein 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 the Systems Engineering Transformation Lead, you will guide our cross-functional engineering team to rethink and modernize how we achieve product excellence. We are seeking a technically credible, systems-thinking leader who brings a fresh perspective, challenges the status quo, and breaks the mold to drive transformation across International Markets Group (IMG) Product Development. 

In this pivotal role, you will lead the strategy, operational execution, and adoption of Systems Engineering (SE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). You will translate complex engineering, physics and first principles into scalable, practical methods—all while coaching, inspiring, and empowering teams. 

This position is full time, reports directly to the Systems Engineering Manager and is based at our International Market Groups (IMG) Product Development hub in Broadmeadows operating on a hybrid schedule with four days in the office with some outside-hours global collaboration. 

As the Systems Engineering Transformation Lead, you will guide our cross-functional engineering team to rethink and modernize how we achieve product excellence. We are seeking a technically credible, systems-thinking leader who brings a fresh perspective, challenges the status quo, and breaks the mold to drive transformation across International Markets Group (IMG) Product Development.