**What you'll do...** We are seeking a Lead Interaction and Ergonomics Engineer to oversee our controls, layout and usability initiatives as we expand our future Ranger and Everest programs. This role will also interface with our Core global team on process and tools across various aspects of Ergonomics and Usability. Reporting directly to the Product Excellence and Human Factors Supervisor, this position is based on site at our Broadmeadows site in Campbellfield, Victoria. + Serve as the technical lead for Ergonomic Digital and Physical assessments + Spearhead the delivery of feasible Ergonomics & Usability attributes to support all major program milestones. + Manage communication of Ergonomic & Usability issues between cross-functional teams, including Design Studio, Design & Release Engineers, and Global Core Ergonomics teams. + Connect with local, regional, and global groups for program-specific technical discussions. + Diret benchmarking initiatives, competitive assessments, and clinics from pre-program through launch for I&E work-streams. + Provide support for Pre-Program Ergonomics & Usability studies. + Actively participate in user research and moderate usability studies for the development of new feature and system proposals. + In addition to the Ergonomics responsibilities, this role will include leading and signing off interior harmony for illumination and chimes. • 5+ years’ experience in ergonomics and user interaction design. • Effective leadership and communication skills. • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. • Background in conducting user research and usability testing. • Knowledge of digital and physical ergonomic assessment methodologies. **You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!** **About us…** As the world changes, we will continue to adapt and lead change. That’s why we’re evolving to focus on services, experiences and software that will continue to power the freedom of movement for all Australians, for now, and for generations to come. Having operated in Australia for 100 years, Ford Australia is a household name synonymous with iconic products. Today, our Product Development team plan, design, develop and test vehicles for global markets, including the award-winning Ranger and Everest. Our National Sales Company team provide marketing, sales and service expertise, supporting our national dealer network, with focus on providing amazing customer experiences. Some of our many employee benefits are listed below. + Flexible Work Arrangements + Extra days leave + Discounted Vehicle lease schemes + Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities + Opportunities for growth and personal development through external/internal training programs + Paid parental leave. + Paid volunteer Days. **Equal Opportunity** Ford Australia is committed to building an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from First Nations, LGBTQI+, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people across all life stages. As part of our commitment to driving equity and inclusion for all, we are now recognised by WGEA as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and all effort will be made to ensure diverse interviewers. If you require any support or adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact our Talent and Inclusion Lead Sarah at scastr34@ford.com. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company 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 04 May 2025, however, please do not delay your application as interviews will commence before this date---** Please note due to the high numbers of applications we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates. *Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty Limited ACN 004 116 223 (Ford) is collecting your personal information in order to consider you for a role at Ford. Ford may also collect personal information about you from third parties such as referees and recruitment agencies for this purpose. Ford may disclose your personal information to its related companies and third-party service providers for purposes such as screening and background checks, aptitude testing and health and safety and human resources management activities. Ford’s privacy policy (available at www.ford.com.au) states how you can seek to access or correct any personal information Ford holds about you, how to complain about a privacy breach by Ford and how Ford will deal with a privacy complaint. You can contact Ford at 13 FORD (13 36 73) or via the contact details set out in Ford’s privacy policy **Requisition ID** : 42439