NPI Mechanical Engineer

Location: US - Wilsonville, OR

Company

Teledyne hirify.global Defense develops surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, chemical and biological detection systems, radiation and explosives sensing devices, and other technologies for defense, public safety, first responders, and search-and-rescue missions.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and implement cable assemblies, harnesses, installation solutions, and customer-specific interconnect systems for new product introduction and sustaining programs.
• Own cable system architecture and product integration throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and Program Management on product launches, production readiness, and product support.
• Design mechanical components, fixtures, tooling, assembly aids, and installation hardware to improve manufacturability, quality, and efficiency.
• Plan and support product verification, validation, qualification, and production testing; analyze results and implement design improvements.
• Drive ECOs, configuration management, drawing revisions, BOM updates, product transfers, root-cause investigations, process improvements, cost reduction, and hands-on production support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing, systems integration, sustaining engineering, or related engineering functions.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and 2D drafting tools, plus working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience with ECOs, drawing revisions, BOM 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 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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and engineering or business systems.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, legal permanent residents, asylees, refugees, or eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate U.S. export-control license.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role supporting critical defense and public-safety missions.
• Work involves cross-functional collaboration across technical and operational teams.
• Employees are expected to follow applicable laws, regulations, regulatory orders, and high ethical standards.
• Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.