Ford - Dearborn, MI
posted 2 months ago
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. At Ford, we are committed to building a better world together. As part of Ford Quality, we strive for perfection in delivering the highest quality products and services. The Product Development Analyst position offers an exciting opportunity to work in the Powertrain & Fuel Subsystem lab (PFSL), where you will contribute to a wide range of vehicle component testing needs. This role involves collecting highly accurate data using various devices, including Labview, CPS-r7 Canister Stand Software, Allie-Cats flow meters, Precision Power Supplies, Pressure Indicators, and Watlow thermal controllers. You will need a high-level working knowledge of automobile functionality and manufacturing processes to perform these tasks effectively. In this role, you will be responsible for test site installation, equipment/instrumentation connection, and proper functional verification of test setups. You will also be required to become safety certified to perform high voltage electrical and mechanical tests upon start-up. The position requires proficiency in operating tools and machinery to fabricate simple and complex fixtures for part/component/assembly scanning and measuring. You will work cross-functionally with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, and Service, utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. As a Product Development Analyst, you will manage test requests, schedules, and facilities at PFSL, ensuring accurate daily status reporting using ELMS tools. You will communicate work plans and project results with customers and management, process collected data into usable formats, and transfer it to corporate databases. Additionally, you will interact with key vendors for quoting, purchasing, and invoicing, and support department documentation efforts for procedures and work instructions. Your role will also involve maintaining lab operational metrics and ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health, & Safety guidelines and regulations.