NPI Mechanical Engineer

Teledyne Technologies • Wilsonville, OR

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About The Position

The NPI Mechanical Engineer designs, implements, and sustains cable systems, product installations, and manufacturing-ready solutions for new product development and sustaining programs. The role serves as the primary engineering owner for cable assemblies, harness installations, and customer-specific interconnect solutions, ensuring products are integrated, documented, tested, and transitioned into production.

Working with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and Program Management, the engineer supports product launches, manufacturability improvements, and technical problem-solving throughout the product lifecycle. The position also contributes to mechanical design, fixture and tooling development, product testing and validation, manufacturing process improvements, product transfers, and configuration management, including Engineering Change Orders, drawing updates, and bill of material maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting product development, manufacturing, systems integration, sustaining engineering, or related engineering functions.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and 2D drafting tools; SolidWorks is preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience supporting Engineering Change Orders, drawing revisions, bill of material management, and configuration control processes.
• Familiarity with product validation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and engineering or business systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, or refugee, or be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate U.S. Department of State or Commerce export control license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cable assemblies, harnesses, electromechanical systems, or product integration activities.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Experience developing fixtures, tooling, assembly aids, or manufacturing process improvements.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, Jira, Agile, or project management tools.
• Experience in an aerospace, defense, or AS9100-regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cable assemblies, harnesses, and installation solutions for new product introduction and sustaining engineering programs.
• Own cable system architecture, customer-specific interconnect solutions, and product integration activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches, production readiness, and ongoing product support.
• Design and develop mechanical components, fixtures, tooling, assembly aids, and installation hardware to improve manufacturability, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Plan, execute, and support product verification, validation, qualification, and production testing; analyze results and implement design improvements.
• Implement engineering changes and maintain configuration management, drawing revisions, and bill of material updates.
• Lead or support manufacturing readiness, product transfers, root cause investigations, process improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and hands-on integration and production support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level