NPI Mechanical Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Inc.; Wilsonville (OR); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking an experienced New Product Introduction Mechanical Engineer to lead cable assemblies, harnesses, and interconnect integration for new products and sustaining programs. You will own cable system architecture and drive production-ready solutions across Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

The role requires close collaboration with engineering and program management to ensure successful product launches, test validation, and design improvements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in 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, BOM management, and configuration control processes.
• Familiarity with product validation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.

Responsabilités

• 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 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.

Connaissances

Mechanical design fundamentals

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation and drawings

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLM

ERP

Jira

Agile

Description du poste

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.

#AnyThreatAnywhere

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.

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.

#FLIR

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