Job description

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world! We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive. Our Purpose TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team, one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Opportunity Overview Teradyne’s Supply Base Management Engineering team is seeking a Supply Line Engineer to support complex mechanical parts for advanced test systems. You will help ensure precision machined components, plastic machined components, injection-molded parts, castings, and related assemblies meet performance, quality, cost, schedule, and manufacturability requirements from new product introduction through the full product lifecycle. • Partner early with design engineering to influence architecture, material selection , manufacturing methods, critical specifications, and supplier selection . • Develop clear, manufacturable technical requirements, including key characteristics, drawings, inspection methods, test expectations, and qualification criteria. • Assess and qualify suppliers through design-for-manufacturability reviews, supplier assessments, process capability studies, measurement system analysis, pilot builds, audits, and production-readiness reviews. • Develop suppliers for precision machining, plastics machining, injection molding, casting, finishing, and complex mechanical assemblies, with effective controls for tooling, inspection, measurement, PFMEA, control plans, and statistical process control. • Collaborate across design, operations, supplier quality, commodity management, and supplier teams to identify risk, resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and improve yield, reliability, and process maturity. • Support lifecycle readiness through approved vendor alignment, supplier change control, product change and end-of-life reviews, alternate sourcing, and continuity-of-supply planning. All About You We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical , Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering discipline. • 10 to 15 years of experience in supplier engineering, product engineering, process development, quality engineering, or mechanical component manufacturing. • Strong understanding of mechanical design intent, geometric tolerancing, material selection , manufacturing variation, measurement methods, and process controls. • Experience with precision machining, plastics machining, injection molding, casting, tooling, fixtures, secondary operations, and component finishing processes. • Experience with supplier qualification, design for manufacturability, PFMEA, control plans, process capability, statistical process control, Gage R&R, and root cause and corrective action. • Ability to translate design intent into supplier requirements, measurable controls, and qualification plans while managing multiple new product introduction and lifecycle priorities. • Strong communication and influencing skills across engineering, operations, commodity management, supplier quality, and external suppliers. • Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally. Preferred Qualifications • Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, datum strategy, CMM, vision and other inspection methods, and measurement correlation between suppliers and receiving inspection. • Experience with CNC machining, molded plastic part design, tool design reviews, casting methods, heat treatment, plating, coating, surface finish, and cosmetic requirements. • Experience with fixture design, mistake-proofing tooling, inspection plans, supplier process validation, and new product introduction phase-gate deliverables. • Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent data-driven quality experience. • Experience working with a global supply base. We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $120,700 - $193,100. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location. Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance. Benefits: Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details. #LI-N2

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Opportunity Overview
Partner early with design engineering to influence architecture, material selection , manufacturing methods, critical specifications, and supplier selection .
Develop clear, manufacturable technical requirements, including key characteristics, drawings, inspection methods, test expectations, and qualification criteria.
Assess and qualify suppliers through design-for-manufacturability reviews, supplier assessments, process capability studies, measurement system analysis, pilot builds, audits, and production-readiness reviews.
Support lifecycle readiness through approved vendor alignment, supplier change control, product change and end-of-life reviews, alternate sourcing, and continuity-of-supply planning.
All About You
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical , Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering discipline.
10 to 15 years of experience in supplier engineering, product engineering, process development, quality engineering, or mechanical component manufacturing.
Strong understanding of mechanical design intent, geometric tolerancing, material selection , manufacturing variation, measurement methods, and process controls.
Experience with precision machining, plastics machining, injection molding, casting, tooling, fixtures, secondary operations, and component finishing processes.
Experience with supplier qualification, design for manufacturability, PFMEA, control plans, process capability, statistical process control, Gage R&R, and root cause and corrective action.
Ability to translate design intent into supplier requirements, measurable controls, and qualification plans while managing multiple new product introduction and lifecycle priorities.
Strong communication and influencing skills across engineering, operations, commodity management, supplier quality, and external suppliers.
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

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Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, datum strategy, CMM, vision and other inspection methods, and measurement correlation between suppliers and receiving inspection.
Experience with CNC machining, molded plastic part design, tool design reviews, casting methods, heat treatment, plating, coating, surface finish, and cosmetic requirements.
Experience with fixture design, mistake-proofing tooling, inspection plans, supplier process validation, and new product introduction phase-gate deliverables.
Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent data-driven quality experience.
Experience working with a global supply base.
We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

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