Product Development Analyst

Ford • Dearborn, MI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development Analyst supports physical testing, data collection, and facility operations within Ford's test laboratories (e.g., vibration, powertrain, engine dynamometer, wind tunnel, and related vehicle/component test environments). Working alongside engineers and technical staff, this role executes day-to-day test operations, collects and processes test data, maintains lab equipment and facilities, and helps ensure testing is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule. This is a hands-on, engineering-support role that does not require a formal engineering degree, though relevant technical experience is valued. These positions will range from a Ford Salary Grade 6 – 8.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of relevant technical/lab experience (e.g., testing, instrumentation, purchasing/procurement support, or related hands-on technical work)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or actively pursuing
• Additional lab, automotive, or test-specific experience (e.g., vibration, battery/high-voltage, engine/dynamometer, or wind tunnel testing)
• Strong communication, organizational, and technical writing skills, with the ability to present data to varied audiences
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, taking direction from multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot lab/test equipment and instrumentation (e.g., sensors, dynamometers, wind tunnels, cameras, and data acquisition systems) to execute daily test schedules safely and accurately.
• Collect, process, and analyze test data, transferring results into corporate databases and reporting anomalies, failures, or facility issues to engineers and lab leadership.
• Support test setup and equipment/fixture modifications in coordination with engineers and technical staff.
• Maintain lab documentation, procedures, and equipment inventory, and support process/efficiency improvements.
• Interface with internal and external customers to understand test objectives and communicate results and technical data clearly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and quality standards.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED