Natalie Ford
About Natalie Ford
Natalie Ford is a Dog Caregiver and R&D Engineer I at Teleflex, with a background in biomedical engineering and a diverse work history in research and quality engineering.
Current Role at Teleflex
Natalie Ford is currently employed as an R&D Engineer I at Teleflex in Morrisville, North Carolina. She started in this role in 2023. Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies, and in her position, Ford engages in research and development activities, contributing to the innovation and improvement of medical devices.
Previous Positions at Teleflex
Before becoming an R&D Engineer I, Natalie Ford held various positions at Teleflex. From 2022 to 2023, she worked as a Quality Engineer II, where she was responsible for maintaining quality standards and ensuring regulatory compliance. Prior to that, she served as Quality Engineer I from 2019 to 2022, focusing on quality control, testing, and process improvements.
Educational Background
Natalie Ford holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering, where she studied from 2018 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Hope College, completing her undergraduate studies between 2014 and 2018.
Experience in Research and Tutoring
Natalie Ford has diverse experience in research and tutoring. She worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan College of Engineering from 2018 to 2019 and as a Researcher at Cleveland State University for two months in 2017. Additionally, she has been involved in tutoring, having served as a Tutor at Hope College, a Mathematics Tutor in private tutoring, and a Step Up Faculty Assistant and Upward Bound Coach at Hope College.
Role as a Dog Caregiver
Since 2018, Natalie Ford has also been working as a Dog Caregiver at Rover.com in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In this role, she is responsible for looking after dogs, ensuring their wellbeing, and managing their daily care routines. This role showcases her diverse interests and skills beyond her primary career in engineering.