Description
Ford Australia is seeking a Partnerships Supervisor (Electrical Architecture) to shape and support strategic technical partnerships. The successful candidate will ensure Ford's electrical and electronic (E/E) architecture capabilities are represented clearly and evaluated on sound technical grounds.
The role involves identifying, shaping, and supporting strategic technical partnership opportunities, scouting and evaluating potential partnerships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology providers, and serving as the Electrical Architecture point of view owner in partnership discussions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying and supporting strategic technical partnership opportunities
- Evaluating potential partnerships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology providers
- Assessing prospective partners' technical fit and architectural compatibility with Ford's E/E architecture capabilities
- Providing technical insight into vehicle electrical architectures, system integration, and future roadmap alignment
- Maintaining strong working relationships with regional program teams, technology strategy team, and Electric Vehicle Digital Design application teams
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of systems engineering experience within automotive or equivalent
- Understanding of electrical/electronic vehicle architecture, distributed features, and system interfaces
- Strategic thinking and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with Functional Safety and Cybersecurity disciplines
Benefits include discounted lease car options, multiple Employee Resource Groups, flexible work arrangements, growth and development opportunities, paid parental leave, comprehensive Employee Assist Program, wellness programs, and paid volunteer days.