NPI Mechanical Engineer

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.

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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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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.

• 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…