NPI Mechanical Engineer

Teledyne FLIR Defense, LLC; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking a New Product Introduction Mechanical Engineer in Wilsonville, OR. You will design, implement, and sustain cable systems and installation solutions for both new product development and sustaining programs.

You will own cable system architecture and drive product integration across multiple teams to ensure successful launches. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), experience with ECOs and BOMs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product development, manufacturing, systems integration, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience with cable assemblies, harnesses, or product integration.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and 2D drafting tools (SolidWorks preferred; AutoCAD a plus).
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience supporting ECOs, BOM management, and configuration control processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of cable assemblies and installation solutions for new product introduction and sustaining programs.
• Serve as technical owner for cable system architecture and product integration activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and production readiness.
• Design mechanical components, fixtures, tooling, and assembly aids to improve manufacturability and quality.
• Plan and support product verification, validation, and production testing; analyze results and implement improvements.
• Drive ECO implementation, drawing revisions, BOM updates, and configuration control to maintain product integrity.
• Lead or support manufacturing readiness activities and product transfers.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLM/ERP/Jira/Agile tools

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description About Teledyne FLIR Defense Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting‑edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search‑and‑rescue teams do their jobs better. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission‑driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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Job Summary

New Product Introduction Mechanical Engineer Reporting to the Senior Manager of New Product Introduction (NPI), the NPI Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and sustainment of cable systems, product installations, and manufacturing‑ready solutions supporting both new product development and sustaining programs. Serving as the primary engineering owner for cable assemblies, harness installations, and customer‑specific interconnect solutions, this role ensures products are successfully integrated, documented, tested, and transitioned into production. The position works closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and Program Management to support product launches, improve manufacturability, and resolve technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle. In addition to cable and installation engineering, the role supports mechanical design, fixture and tooling development, product testing and validation, manufacturing process improvements, product transfers, and configuration management activities, including Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), drawing updates, and bill of material maintenance. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with hands‑on product integration experience and a practical understanding of manufacturing and NPI environments.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cable assemblies, harnesses, and installation solutions supporting new product introduction and sustaining engineering programs.
• Serve as the technical owner for cable system architecture, customer‑specific interconnect solutions, and product integration activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and Program Management to ensure successful product launches, production readiness, and ongoing product support.
• Design and develop mechanical components, fixtures, tooling, assembly aids, and installation hardware that improve manufacturability, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Plan, execute, and support product verification, validation, qualification, and production testing activities, including analysis of test results and implementation of design improvements.
• Drive engineering change implementation, configuration management, drawing revisions, and bill‑of‑material (BOM) updates to maintain product integrity and compliance.
• Lead or support manufacturing readiness activities, product transfers, root cause investigations, process improvements, cost‑reduction initiatives, and hands‑on integration and production support.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience supporting product development, manufacturing, systems integration, sustaining engineering, or related engineering functions.
• Experience with cable assemblies, harnesses, electromechanical systems, or product integration activities preferred.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and 2D drafting tools (SolidWorks preferred; AutoCAD experience a plus).
• Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience supporting Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), drawing revisions, bill of material (BOM) management, and configuration control processes.
• Familiarity with product validation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Experience developing fixtures, tooling, assembly aids, or manufacturing process improvements preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate in a fast‑paced cross‑functional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and engineering/business systems.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, Jira, Agile, or project management tools preferred.
• Experience in an aerospace, defense, or AS9100‑regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

#FLIR Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders.

Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day.

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.