Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 9 years of relevant experience
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Review CAD assemblies for technical feasibility and risk assessment
Explore new technologies and outline related challenges and risks
Customize or develop testing methods using advanced capabilities and material knowledge
Interpret industry qualification tests and share insights with the design team
Estimate complex mechanical designs including tooling and part costs
Negotiate process and design feasibility with factories and vendors
Contribute significantly to design reviews, suggesting improvements and authoring new procedures
Lead major product development projects consisting of multiple modules
Benefits
Eligibility for Garmin's benefit program
Access to advanced training opportunities
Opportunities for overseas travel
Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation
Employee discounts on Garmin products
Full Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer on our Fitness team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as a key technical contributor in major product development or mechanical solutions for significant new applications of known technology within the Fitness product segment.
Essential Functions
Serves as a key contributor in the review of CAD assemblies for technical feasibility and applying experience to risky design aspects of product development
Explores new technologies, features and functions, understand and outline the associated challenges and risks
Utilizes advanced testing capabilities and knowledge of materials to customize existing or develop new test methods to substantiate unverified aspects of product designs
Interprets industry and Garmin product qualification tests and their relevance and impact on product design, sharing knowledge with mechanical design team members
Completes estimates on complex and risky mechanical designs including tooling, part cost and design time
Negotiates processes, materials and design feasibility with factory and vendors
Provides significant contribution to design reviews across multiple product types, offers process improvements, authors new procedures, and demonstrates 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
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Desired Qualifications
Electronic packaging design experience
Interest in fitness activities
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.
