Supply Quality Engineer (Teradyne Robotics, Wixom, MI)

Are you ready to make a real impact on the world of robotics? At Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne, we are revolutionizing industries through cutting-edge collaborative and autonomous mobile robotic technologies. As part of our team, you’ll work with global leaders Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), driving innovation that enhances manufacturing, logistics and workplaces across the world.

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 We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team at our Universal Robots manufacturing site in Wixom, MI. This role is the key quality interface between suppliers — including global suppliers across our commodity base — and internal teams, protecting production stability, product quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction across plastics, PCBs, machined metal parts, electronics, and other robotics components.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Performance

Own quality performance for assigned suppliers and commodities, including global supplier locations

Track DPPM, NCRs, audit findings, and corrective action status

Identify trends, risks, and repeat issues; drive supplier improvement actions

Line Support & Supplier Part Issues

Support Production when supplier parts cause line incidents, stops, or defects

Drive containment, replacement material, and supplier follow-up as needed

Communicate impact, affected parts, stock status, actions, owners, and timing

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

Lead RCA for supplier-caused line incidents, non-conformances, and field feedback

Use 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, DMAIC, and data analysis to verify true root cause

Ensure corrective and preventive actions are documented, effective, and prevent recurrence

Supplier Audits & Development

Conduct supplier audits based on performance and risk, including support for ISO 9001 and TÜV audit readiness

Assess compliance to drawings, specifications, and quality standards

Drive supplier development and Quality at Source practices to reduce reliance on incoming inspection

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Warehouse, and Service, as well as global suppliers and, where applicable, international sites

Prepare clear quality updates based on data — facts, risks, actions, owners, and timing

Communicate effectively across time zones, functions, and cultures to align on quality priorities and corrective actions

All About You You are a supplier quality professional who can own quality performance across a diverse, global commodity base — plastics, PCBs, machined parts, electronics, and other robotics components — rather than a single material, process, or region. You read drawings, specifications, and tolerances fluently and adapt your audit and qualification approach to whatever part type or supplier location is in front of you.

You bring high technical competence in part development, qualification, and supplier manufacturing processes across these commodities. You have a strong supplier accountability mindset — you hold suppliers responsible for corrective action and sustained improvement, and you drive supplier actions to closure with urgency, clear ownership, and verified effectiveness. You apply structured, data-driven root cause analysis to supplier-caused line issues, and you communicate technical impact, risk, actions, owners, and timing clearly to cross-functional stakeholders and global supplier partners alike.

If you're ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field

3-6 years of experience in supplier quality, production quality, or component qualification across a mix of commodities (plastics/injection molding, machined metal, electronics/PCBs, or electro-mechanical components)

Strong technical knowledge of part materials and processes relevant to the commodity mix — plastics and injection molding, machining and tooling, PCB fabrication/assembly, and electro-mechanical assembly — along with process validation, dimensional control, and part qualification

Experience with supplier audits, containment, line issue handling, RCA, corrective actions, and supplier development

Experience working with global/international suppliers preferred

Strong ability to read drawings, specifications, tolerances, material requirements, and quality standards

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and TÜV audit requirements, with the ability to support supplier compliance and readiness for both; equivalent hands-on audit experience also considered

Knowledge of 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, DMAIC, 5 Why, and Ishikawa

Strong data analysis, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and global suppliers

Ability to travel up to 10%, domestic and international, to support supplier audits and development

Key Competencies

High technical competence in part development, qualification, and supplier manufacturing processes across plastics, PCBs, machined parts, and electronics

Strong supplier accountability mindset; holds suppliers responsible for corrective action and required improvements

Drives supplier actions to closure with urgency, clear ownership, and verified effectiveness

Structured RCA and data-driven problem solving for supplier-caused line issues

Clear, effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams, global suppliers, and international stakeholders

Comfortable working with a globally distributed supplier base and adapting communication style accordingly

Success Metrics

Reduced supplier DPPM, defects, repeat issues, line disturbances, and non-conformances

Fast containment and resolution of supplier part issues impacting operations

Timely closure of corrective actions with verified root cause and proven effectiveness

Improved supplier scorecard performance, audit results, and Quality at Source maturity

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 $91,230 - $131,000. 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.

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