Garmin

Process Engineer 2

Garmin • $75K — $95K *
Olathe, KS 66062In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Computer Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 1 year relevant experience or equivalent education/experience
  • Excellent academic performance (GPA >= 3.0)
  • Full understanding of industry standards and procedures
  • Proficiency in engineering tools and Lean techniques
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead small projects or sub-projects for new or mature units
  • Utilize CAD software to model complex tools
  • Develop complex manufacturing process instructions
  • Estimate task effort and calculate build times
  • Participate in continuous improvement meetings and Kaizen teams
  • Collaborate in design reviews applying manufacturability guidelines
  • Assess factory associates for certification to processes
  • Analyze processes for quality improvements and justify equipment purchases
  • Design custom tooling for specific applications
  • Implement solutions to technical problems using sound techniques
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and participate in recruiting activities

Benefits

  • Eligible for Garmin's benefit program
  • Access to personal protective equipment for workplace safety
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Process Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for utilizing expert CAD software skills to model complex tools and develop complex process instructions under management/mentor supervision.

The Board Assembly Team (BAT) is responsible for the production of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for Garmin's products. The PCBs are assembled using highly automated equipment due to the complexity of certain designs and the amount of volume that is required on a daily basis.

Essential Functions
  • May serve as a leader for small projects or sub projects for a new unit in development or a group of mature units following established procedures
  • Utilize expert CAD software skills to model complex tools
  • Develop more complex process instructions for manufacturing associates
  • Estimate level of effort for a task including calculating build times
  • Attend continuous improvement meetings and serve as a member of Kaizen teams
  • Collaborate and add value through participation in design reviews, apply design for manufacturability guidelines to design reviews, and provide alternative solutions as appropriate
  • Assess factory associates for certification to a process
  • Develop designed experiments for process and quality improvements
  • Analyze processes for quality improvements and provide justification for purchases
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills in collaboration with vendors that produce custom parts or equipment
  • Analyze data to determine quality trends, find technical root causes and implement corrective actions for given problems
  • Design custom tooling as needed for specific applications
  • Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
  • Serve as a mentor to less experienced process engineers (Process Engineer 1)
  • Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion and participate in recruiting activities as assigned
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion
  • Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Computer Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrates full use of industry standards and procedures
  • Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge in use of engineering tools
  • Demonstrates use of Lean techniques in process development
  • Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications
  • Previous work or internship experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Six Sigma Certification
  • Previous experience with AS9100 and NADCAP
  • Demonstrated Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications


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.
Learn more about Garmin
Size
18,700 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$992.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
GRMN
* Ladders Estimates

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