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Mechanical Design Engineer 2 - Consumer Electronics at Garmin International

Posted in Purchasing - Procurement 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Olathe, Kansas





Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

We are looking for a full-time experienced Mechanical Designer / Product Designer 2 for our Consumer Products Team located at Garmin's HQ in the Kansas City area. In this role, you will develop moderately complex mechanical solutions, test and validate, complete technology explorations and/or deliver to mass production.  

Our Mechanical Engineers have a range of opportunities for collaboration when designing and testing new products.  We have built the Xero bow sight, Force Trolling Motor, tools to track and train dogs, handheld devices that can summon EMS anywhere in the world, rugged adventure watches, trolling motors, fish finders, lots of wearables, noise cancellation headphones ...and so much more.  If you want to design cutting edge consumer electronics, Garmin is the place to be! Other essential functions include:



  • Expert CAD user able to model complex parts




  • Collaborate and add value through participation in design reviews, providing comments and suggestions on mechanical engineering designs




  • Mockup and test basic mechanical systems to verify compliance with design requirements 




  • Interface with Electrical Engineers, Industrial Designers, and Process Engineers to negotiate basic tradeoffs between manufacturing, appearance, and performance




  • Make estimates on tooling, part cost and design time for basic mechanical designs




  • Communicate effectively with vendors that produce custom mechanical parts as required 




  • Specify test plans to validate moderately complex systems




  • Possess knowledge of injection modling, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining processes, etc.




  • Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using creativity and sound problem solving techniques 




  • Serve as a mentor to less experienced Mechanical Engineers (Mechanical Engineer 1)



Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree OR Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from a four year college or university AND one year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other qualifications include:



  • Product design using 3D modeling tools (prefer SolidWorks)




  • Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of engineering tools necessary for successful performance of the essential functions of this job description 




  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills



Desirable experience:


  • Previous complex design experience in the fast-paced consumer electronics industry

  • Solidworks

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.





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