Supply Quality Engineer (Teradyne Robotics, Wixom, MI)

Teradyne•Wixom, MI

2d•$110,230 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field
5+ 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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