Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aviation Products at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

We are looking for a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer for our headquarters in Olathe, Kanas. In this role, you will provide advanced engineering skills and project planning for mechanical or electromechanical solutions or systems for Garmin's aviation products! Essential functions include:

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  Master CAD-user able to complete the most difficult tasks

  
  


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  Complete complex mechanical designs

  
  


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  Mock up and test complex mechanical systems to verify compliance with design requirements 

  
  


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  Good knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining, etc.

  
  


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  Good knowledge of material requirements, material performance, and material limitations

  
  


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  Specify test plans to validate very complex systems with complex performance requirements 

  
  


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  Manage basic tradeoffs and determine risk mitigation plans as appropriate

  
  


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  Make estimates on moderately complex mechanical designs including:  tooling, part cost, and design time 

  
  


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  Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive process vendors to evaluate complex mechanical designs and understand the risk

  
  


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  Knowledgeable of Industry and Garmin product qualification tests (environmental and others)

  
  


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  Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility

  
  


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  Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Mechanical Engineers (1 & 2) on technologies, cost analysis, design techniques and problem solving process

  
  


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  Provides technical input to product development plans and concept documents

  
  

Qualified candidates possess a Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from a four-year college or university AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Other requirements include: 

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  Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)

  
  


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  Demonstrated knowledge and capability to use CAD software for completing complex mechanical designs 

  
  


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  Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

  
  


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  Electronic packaging design experience

  
  

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.