We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Durability Attribute Supervisor to join our Product Development team. Leading a team of 9 experience engineers, this critical LL6 leadership role is embedded within the Vehicle Engineering pillar and is vital to the successful delivery of all T6 product development programs and manufacturing plant operations. This role commands a global presence and influential voice, serving as a critical focal point for senior leadership in driving significant improvements in warranty and quality.
As the Durability Attribute Supervisor, you will lead the strategic oversight of three key sub-attributes: Durability Attribute, Fully Analytical Road Loads (FARL), and Semi-Analytical Road Loads (SARL).
Main Responsibilities:
- Durability Attribute Leadership:
- Drive the global "Built Ford Tough" promise by significantly impacting quality and customer satisfaction.
- Evaluate all durability vehicle defects against our globally recognised durability Trustmark.
- Engage and collaborate with global functional teams and new model programs to ensure robust and timely resolution of durability issues.
- Report locally and globally on resolution progress and status, escalating issues as necessary to secure required assistance.
- Improve processes by being an active partner with “voice of customer” workstreams.
- Actively review warranty decks and assist where relevant.
- Lead the IMG segment of the Global Durability Scorecard Process.
- Formalise the partnership of the Durability Attribute with respect to the Dynamics and Sensitivity Attributes – finding the best trade-offs.
FARL Oversight:
- Ensure product development teams receive and correctly utilise early-level road loads, providing essential inputs for CAE teams, suppliers and system-level test centres during the design process.
- Leverage your deep understanding of FARL to guide functional teams in the appropriate application and interpretation of these critical loads.
- SARL Management:
- Oversee the SARL team responsible for measuring road loads from prototypes on durability surfaces.
- Ensure this crucial work contributes effectively to:
- Expedited durability issue resolution.
- Verification of early-level road loads generated by the FARL team.
- Enhanced understanding of vehicle-level interactions between components and systems for correlation and issue resolution.
This is an on-site position based at our Proving Ground Site in Lara, Victoria.
QualificationsQualification Demonstration – You’ll have:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution, escalating only when necessary and after thorough independent efforts.
- An understanding of global durability standards and Trustmark.
- Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with global functional teams and new model programs.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to report progress and status both locally and globally.
- Demonstrated ability to foster strong engineering partnerships and collaborate effectively with diverse functional teams beyond immediate departmental boundaries.
- A strong commitment to improving product quality and warranty performance, aligning with the "Built Ford Tough" promise.
Equal Opportunity
- Ford Australia is inclusive employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
- If you require any support or adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact HR Manager David Potter ([email protected])
- Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Australia. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
---Applications will close on Sunday 26 April 2026, however, please do not delay your application as interviews will commence before this date. Applications should include a cover letter formulated with respect to the aforementioned “Qualification Demonstration” and your CV. ---
