NPI Manufacturing Engineer - Process & Automation

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace Division in North Reading, MA, is seeking an experienced NPI Manufacturing Engineer to support new product development through process development, ergonomics, jigs/fixtures and equipment design and tooling.

You will collaborate with operations, design engineers and management to carry out DFx, define assembly processes, prototype builds, and manage work instructions and BOMs while driving continuous quality improvements across suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with SolidWorks and CAD applications
• Strong organizational and team skills with a high sense of urgency
• Ability to creatively solve problems and escalate when necessary
• Motivation and self-drive to work with global suppliers
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-600/IPC-A/610/IPC 7711/7721)
• Familiar with ISO standards
• Willingness to travel up to 10%
• Position is full-time, on-site (no hybrid)
• BS degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Provide Manufacturing Design for X (DFX) through NPI process at part and assembly levels
• Define Assembly Manufacturing process specifications and designs
• Participate in prototype builds and create Work Instructions and Quality Checklists
• Improve ergonomics and safety in equipment
• Develop Manufacturing Process Strategy for outsourced and in-house products
• Assess capital equipment investments for processes
• Plan capacity for process resources
• Determine facility layouts for workflow efficiency
• Implement Engineering Change Notices to update BOMs and drawings
• Review drawings and BOM structures with Engineering
• Monitor and drive quality improvements at suppliers and in-house
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis for Field and Contract manufacturing
• Develop training for assembly personnel
• Transfer documentation to Contract Manufacturer for NPI to sustaining lifecycle

Skills

7+ years experience

SolidWorks

CAD applications

Team player

Creative problem solving

Problem escalation

Highly motivated

Travel up to 10%

IPC standards

ISO standards

Education

BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

IPC standards

ISO standards

Job description

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace Division in North Reading, MA, is seeking an experienced NPI Manufacturing Engineer to support new product development through process development, ergonomics, jigs/fixtures and equipment design and tooling.

You will collaborate with operations, design engineers and management to carry out DFx, define assembly processes, prototype builds, and manage work instructions and BOMs while driving continuous quality improvements across suppliers and internal teams.