Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of 9 years relevant experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in CAD software (Solidworks/Onshape)
Good knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis
Experience with injection molding, die casting, and machining
Responsibilities
Lead exploration of new technologies and complex mechanical designs
Conduct technology investigations, testing, and validation
Outline challenges and risks associated with new features
Complete complex mechanical designs as a Master CAD user
Review CAD assemblies for technical feasibility
Customize test methods for product design verification
Negotiate processes and materials with vendors
Contribute to design reviews and process improvements
Benefits
Eligible for Garmin's benefit program
Opportunities for overseas travel
Collaborative work environment
Focus on innovative technologies
Potential for leadership development
Full Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer on our IXP Explorations Team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. While other engineering product development teams at Garmin primarily focus on designing products, our team focuses on the product enabling technologies that will be essential to those products and will expedite their development. These feeder technologies are to ensure superior products. In this role, you will explore new-to-Garmin technologies and develop them into superior mechanical solutions to be ready for busines segments to adopt. If you like to explore and partner with other engineers to iterate quickly, keep reading!
Essential Functions
Lead explorations of new technologies and make estimates on complex mechanical designs including: tooling, part cost, and design time
Technology investigations, design, testing/validation, prototyping and supporting technology transfer to product development teams
Explore new technologies, features and functions, understand and outline the associated challenges and risks
Ability to complete the most difficult tasks as a Master CAD-user including the completion of complex mechanical designs (Solidworks/Onshape)
Review CAD assemblies for technical feasibility and apply first-hand experience to risky items
Apply extensive technical expertise and analysis to all assigned projects
Ability to customize existing, or develop new, test methods to substantiate otherwise unverified aspects of product designs including material behavior at extreme conditions
Good knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis
Good knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining, etc
Negotiate processes, materials, and design feasibility with factory and vendors
Provide significant contribution to design reviews across multiple product types, offer process improvements, author new procedures, and demonstrate broad understanding of Garmin's business model including operations, production, sales and marketing
May lead major explorations or product development project consisting of multiple modules or sub-projects
Overseas travel as required
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR anequivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Desired Qualifications
Previous work in an exploratory/skunkworks/start-up type role
Electronic packaging design experience
Desire to be in a leadership role in the future
Previous work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
About Garmin
Garmin Ltd. is an American multinational technology company founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas. The company specializes in GPS technology for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sport activities. Garmin's products serve aviation, marine, automotive, wireless, outdoor recreation, and fitness markets. The company's goal is to create navigation and communication devices that can enrich customers' lives. Garmin has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's products are sold in over 100 countries.
