Electrical Architecture Partnerships Lead

Lincoln Motor Company; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted lease car options

Multiple Employee Resource Groups – eG

Flexible Work Arrangements

Growth and development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Ford Australia is seeking a Partnerships Supervisor (Electrical Architecture) to shape and manage strategic technical partnerships. The role requires robust electrical engineering experience and a deep understanding of E/E architecture, interfaces, and cyber/functional safety considerations.

Based in Australia, you will engage with global teams across time zones and contribute to Ford’s evolving vehicle platforms while upholding rigorous quality and continuous improvement standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with Functional Safety and Cybersecurity disciplines.
• Legally authorized to work in Australia and able to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Shape and support strategic technical partnerships for Ford Australia.
• Represent E/E architecture perspectives in discussions with Program Teams and Product Development.
• Collaborate across Australian, regional, and North American time zones.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver architecture initiatives and system interfaces.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems thinking

Analytical decision-making

Communication

Cybersecurity awareness

Functional Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Strategy or Entrepreneurship (beneficial)

Tools

Ford toolsets

Job description

Ford Australia is seeking a Partnerships Supervisor (Electrical Architecture) to shape and manage strategic technical partnerships. The role requires robust electrical engineering experience and a deep understanding of E/E architecture, interfaces, and cyber/functional safety considerations.

Based in Australia, you will engage with global teams across time zones and contribute to Ford’s evolving vehicle platforms while upholding rigorous quality and continuous improvement standards.