Quality Engineer (Aviation) at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

As a leading worldwide provider of navigation devices and wearable technology, our focus is on developing, designing and supporting superior products. Our advanced technology promotes performance, safety and ease of use in every market we serve. That makes us an engineering and technology company with a keen focus on recruiting talent in those fields. But the same vertical integration business model that keeps all design and manufacturing processes in-house also gives us the incentive to hire top performers from different backgrounds, including operations, finance and accounting, information technology, sales, marketing and communications.

In operations and facilities, we literally do it all…in-house. We are looking for skilled, energetic individuals who want to join our quality, international shipping, manufacturing, office services, planning, purchasing, receiving, returns and warehouse teams. These associates do everything from delivering packages and purchasing supplies to assembling aviation panel mounts and ensuring our large shipments of goods are exported according to applicable international laws. Together, they proactively support associates and customers alike. If you’re ready to work – and have fun, too – come, help us put the pieces together!

We are seeking a full-time Quality Engineer 1 for our world headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding and implementing basic quality tools and methods. Other essential functions include: 

• Understands and implements basic quality tools and methods


• Understands and contributes to ECO implementation


• Participates in design reviews with Senior Quality Engineers


• Demonstrates ability to complete well defined basic tasks and/or projects


• Identifies and resolves defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques


• Learns how to use and apply engineering tools relevant for performing the essential functions of this job description 


• Communicates status of work clearly providing visibility to supervisor or mentor 


• May be responsible for planning own technical work 


• Thoroughly documents work in an organized manner


• Works collaboratively and professionally in a team environment and shares information and ideas freely with other Garmin associates to achieve goals 


• Accepts and acts on constructive criticism

Awareness of IATF 16949/VDA, AS 9100, APQP is highly preferred

Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor of Science in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or another related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other requirements include: 

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  Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge

  
  


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

  
  


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  Demonstrated capability for applying industry standards and procedures to develop, implement, and document operational processes

  
  


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  Ability to learn how to use and apply engineering tools

  
  


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  Must demonstrate the capability to perform basic troubleshooting & debugging 

  
  


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  Demonstrates understanding of lean tools and methods

  
  

Our benefits are designed to lead an evolving marketplace, support innovation and encourage a healthy balance between work and life. They allow our associates to make their own decisions about their wellbeing and future and consistently rank Garmin as a top tier benefits provider when compared to other high-tech employers. We offer a choice of high value medical, dental and vision plans with low or no premiums, to fit your and your family’s preferences. In addition, Garmin’s financial benefits include a generous 401K retirement plan that provides 5% of pay base contribution plus a match of 75 cents for every dollar you contribute to a maximum of 10% of your compensation. The employee stock purchase plan allows for shares to be bought at a 15% discount. Garmin offers many other benefits and perks ranging from wellbeing initiatives, educational assistance and career development, community charity support, and employee discounts just to name a few.

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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