Special Vehicle Conversion Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Delivery, Vehicle Conversion, Project Management, Customer Engagement, Validation Plans, Cost Management, Quality Assurance, Team Coordination

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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, they 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 their local design and engineering team lead the creation of vehicles including the Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest – models sold in around 180 markets worldwide. 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. 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 The Special Vehicle Engineer (SVE) will lead the end-to-end engineering delivery of bespoke vehicle conversion programs for external customers (fleet and special-purpose applications). Working within Ford’s internal engineering organisation and product development governance, you’ll translate customer needs into robust engineering definitions, develop bespoke validation plans, and drive delivery through Ford’s product development gates. You’ll coordinate conversion build execution across multiple sites (including the New Model Program plant at Broadmeadows, external modifiers, and dealership-based pathways) and are accountable for timing, cost, and quality. You will also provide primary engineering input into the business case for each project. This position reports to the Conversions Supervisor and is based at the International Market Group Product Development Centre in Broadmeadows, Melbourne. The role operates under a hybrid work arrangement, requiring four days in the office and ability to travel as required to build locations, test facilities, and customer/support sites.

Responsibilities

The Special Vehicle Engineer will lead the engineering delivery of bespoke vehicle conversion programs for external customers. This includes coordinating build execution across multiple sites and ensuring accountability for timing, cost, and quality.