NPI Manufacturing Engineer – On-Site Defense & Aerospace

LitePoint; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace Division is seeking a NPI Manufacturing Engineer to join our North Reading, MA team. This role supports all facets of new product development, including process development, ergonomics, jigs/fixtures, and tooling design.

You will collaborate with operations, design engineers, and management to define manufacturing processes, create work instructions, and drive quality across suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in SolidWorks and CAD applications.
• Familiar with IPC standards (IPC-A-600/IPC-A/610/IPC 7711/7721) and ISO standards.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Position is full-time, on-site (no hybrid).
• Education: BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Define Assembly Manufacturing process specifications and designs.
• Create and manage Work instructions and Quality Checklists for assemblies.
• Participate in prototype builds and review component drawings and BOM structures.
• Humanize production equipment through ergonomic and safety considerations.
• Develop Manufacturing Process Strategy for outsourced and in-house products.
• Provide capital equipment investment assessments for processes.
• Conduct capacity planning and determine facility layouts for efficient workflows.
• Transfer documentation to Contract Manufacturer for NPI to sustaining lifecycle.

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace Division is seeking a NPI Manufacturing Engineer to join our North Reading, MA team. This role supports all facets of new product development, including process development, ergonomics, jigs/fixtures, and tooling design.

You will collaborate with operations, design engineers, and management to define manufacturing processes, create work instructions, and drive quality across suppliers.