Industrial Engineer 2 - Distribution

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin International in the Greater Kansas City area is seeking a full-time Industrial Engineer 2 to lead projects focused on the layout design of workspaces and to enhance productivity.

The role requires analyzing ergonomics, testing new processes, supporting packaging tooling, and contributing to design reviews. It also involves cost analyses, lean methods, and mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Process Engineering or related field with 1 year of experience
• GPA ≥ 3.0 as a general rule
• Proficiency with standard engineering tools and processes
• Understanding of warehouse, manufacturing and service processes

Responsibilities

• Lead small projects related to layout design of workspaces
• Analyze and implement ergonomic improvements in operations
• Develop experiments for process and quality improvements
• Support packaging projects and tooling setup
• Participate in engineering design reviews
• Perform basic cost analyses for new equipment
• Apply lean tools and estimate effort for tasks
• Analyze data to identify quality trends and root causes
• Design custom tooling for applications
• Mentor less experienced industrial engineers

Skills

Lean tools

Problem solving

Data analysis

Ergonomics

Design reviews

Cost analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Process Engineering or related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Engineering tools proficiency

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Industrial Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for leading small projects and/or sub projects with relation to the analysis, design and implementation of physical layout design of workspaces.

Essential Functions

• Provide analysis and input on physical layout design of workspaces for maximum flexibility and productivity, ensuring demand requirements are met
• Analyze, design and implement ergonomics within Operations to enhance productivity, reduce fatigue and ensure a safe work environment
• Mockup and test new processes and/or equipment including development of designed experiments for process and quality improvements
• Analyze, justify and implement special packaging projects, including tooling and equipment set-up
• Collaborate and adds value in engineering design reviews
• Complete basic cost analyses and provides justification for new equipment
• Understand and implement lean tools and methods in performance of essential functions and estimate level of effort for a task
• Analyze data to determine quality trends, finds technical root causes and implement corrective actions for given problems
• Design custom tooling as needed for specific applications
• Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced industrial engineers (Industrial Engineer 1)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or related engineering field AND a minimum of 1 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated full use of industry standards and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge in use of engineering toolsDemonstrated understanding of basic warehouse, manufacturing and/or service processes

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous work or internship experience in a warehouse environment

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.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits