Kyle Jones

Supply Chain Director at Teradyne

Kyle Jones has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Kyle is currently working at Teradyne as a Supply Chain Director, overseeing the commercial relationship with a key EMS contract manufacturer. Kyle is responsible for awarding new business, managing costs, and ensuring cost competitiveness. Prior to this role, they served as the Global EMS Business Manager at Teradyne, where they managed all costs related to manufacturing, purchasing, and inventory. Additionally, they worked as the Gear Guru at Teradyne, where they were responsible for the sourcing strategy and technical engineering support for gears.

Before joining Teradyne, Kyle founded Three Cubed, llc in 2011. Kyle also worked as a Private Investor at Traverse Solar, a leading designer of small-scale tracking systems, where they successfully exited through a merger. Prior to these roles, they worked at Cone Drive Operations, Inc. as a Sr. Product Research Engineer, specializing in precision motion control and industrial power transmission solutions.

Earlier in their career, Kyle served as the Engineering Manager at Mobile Drill Intl, where they were responsible for engineering efforts, new product development, and technical training. Kyle also worked as a Senior Research and Development Engineer at Layne Christensen Company, focusing on new product design and development. Additionally, they worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Diedrich Drill, Inc, where they designed and implemented manufacturing processes for a new drill head.

Overall, Kyle Jones has extensive experience in supply chain management, commercial relationships, new product development, precision motion control, and engineering.

Kyle Jones attended Valparaiso University from 2002 to 2006, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Kyle also holds a certification as a Licensed Mechanical Engineer, granted by the State of Michigan.

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Timeline

  • Supply Chain Director

    November, 2023 - present

  • Global EMS Business Manager

    March, 2021

  • Gear Guru

    March, 2018