Supply Line Engineer

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

1. Reactive Problem Solving and EMS Factory Support
   1. Working with contract manufacturing resources; support analysis and integration with both suppliers and Teradyne on supplier quality issues.
   2. Drive containment and CAPA to assure customer shipments can be maintained while assuring the quality of the product. This includes activities such as writing hold notices and deviations, reviewing supplier 8Ds and escalating to engineering.
2. Part Qualification
   1. Execute the qualification of mechanical and electromechanical components assuring the parts will meet specifications over the product life.
   2. This includes activities such as supplier process audits, review of first article reports, utilizing statistical software to validate process capability and review of finish and cosmetic standards.
       
3. Supplier Improvement
   1. Drive activities with suppliers to improve their performance over time.
   2. This includes activities such as supplier system & process level audits, providing feedback to Teradyne and supplier management, regular visits to suppliers to follow up on proactive improvement initiatives as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions.

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.

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
2. Fluent in English is a MUST (Written & Verbal). Chinese communication is a big plus – to communicate with China suppliers.
3. Excellent experience and strong knowledge in fabrication processes is a MUST (machining/sheet-metal/tooling/assembly and etc).
4. Good understanding of mechanical drawings (Tolerance, GD &T etc.)
5. Minimum of 5 years of experience in design/manufacturing/operations and/or working with suppliers.
6. Good understanding of quality concepts.
7. Experience in theory and practical application of quality tools (Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, 8D etc.)
8. Experience with and working knowledge of both mechanical and electromechanical components (cable assemblies, power supplies, pneumatic, molding/casting etc.) is a big plus.
9. Supplier audit/development experience is a big plus.
10. Experience in supplier/part qualification is a plus.
11. Experience in high mix low volume industry is preferred.

Others:

1. Self-driven and result orientated.
2. Able to work independently with minimal guidance.
3. Able to travel as necessary to suppliers or other Teradyne sites.
4. Proactive thinking and good working attitude.
5. Leadership is a big plus. Can communicate effectively internally and externally.