NPI Mechanical Engineer: Cable & Harness Expert

Teledyne Technologies Inc.; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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 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.

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation and drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLM

ERP

Jira

Agile

Job description

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,