Fitness Tech Lead Mechanical Engineer

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer for the Fitness team at our U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will be a key technical contributor in major product development of mechanical solutions for new applications of known technology.

The role requires leading design reviews, exploring new technologies, and coordinating with factories and vendors to optimize cost and feasibility. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to lead design reviews and coordinate across teams.
• Experience reviewing CAD assemblies for feasibility and risk.

Responsibilities

• Review CAD assemblies for feasibility and risky design aspects.
• Explore new technologies; outline challenges and risks.
• Develop/test methods using materials knowledge.
• Interpret qualification tests and influence design.
• Estimate tooling, part cost and design time.
• Negotiate processes and materials with factories and vendors.
• Contribute to design reviews and propose process improvements.
• May lead major explorations or multi-module projects; travel as required.

Skills

CAD review

Feasibility analysis

Testing methods

Materials knowledge

Design reviews

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer for the Fitness team at our U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will be a key technical contributor in major product development of mechanical solutions for new applications of known technology.

The role requires leading design reviews, exploring new technologies, and coordinating with factories and vendors to optimize cost and feasibility. Travel may be required.