Supply Line Engineer (OPS, North Reading, MA)

Our Purpose  
TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and 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 
In this critical role as a Supply Line Engineer, you’ll serve as the technical bridge between our engineering teams and global supply base—driving innovation, manufacturability, cost and quality across complex electromechanical systems. As a senior member of our Supply Line Engineering team, you will:

• Influence product design to optimize cost, quality, and manufacturability
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure new products are production-ready and supplier-capable.
•  Lead supplier qualification for prototype and production builds, including tooling and test process development.
• Drive commodity strategy to align with Teradyne’s cost, quality, and responsiveness goals.
• Own technical handoff from design to high-volume manufacturing (HVM) partners and support HVM teams when the needs arise.
• Conduct supplier audits and develop quality plans to ensure compliance and performance.
• Support drawing reviews, PFMEAs, control plans, and inspection/test plans to ensure robust production processes.
• Champion continuous improvement using Six Sigma, SPC, lean manufacturing, and other quality tools. • Act as the primary technical interface between Teradyne engineering and our global supply base

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. 

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years in a technical engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of precision machining, injection molding, casting methods, material joining methods (welding, brazing, soldering)
•  Working knowledge GD&T, and ANSI Z359.14-2021
• Proven experience with supplier quality tools (Cp/Cpk, PFMEA, control charts, etc.).
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Minitab (or other statistical software)
•  A self-starter mindset with a passion for teamwork and continuous improvement.
•  Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and issues while meeting deadlines in a ‘boundary-less environment”

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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. 

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ITAR Restriction: All candidates for this ITAR restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

FOUO Designation:  This position may require access to work under Federal Contracts under the "For Official Use Only" designation, and as such, you may be limited to access such programs if you are not a US citizen or if you have dual citizenship.

The above listed position may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment.