Industrial Engineer 2 - Aviation Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Garmin seeks a full-time Industrial Engineer 2 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area to lead projects around the physical layout of workspaces.

You will drive ergonomics improvements, participate in design reviews, and conduct tests to enhance productivity and safety. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering with at least 1 year of relevant experience, strong academics, and proficiency with engineering tools and standard processes in warehouse/manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0).
• Demonstrated proficiency with engineering tools and processes.
• Understanding of warehouse, manufacturing, or service processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead small projects and sub-projects related to layout design of workspaces.
• Analyze and implement ergonomics within Operations to improve productivity and safety.
• Mockup and test new processes/equipment; design experiments for improvements.
• Conduct cost analyses and justify new equipment or tooling.
• Support lean tools and methods; estimate effort for tasks.
• Provide mentoring to Industrial Engineer I.

Skills

Layout design

Ergonomics

Process improvement

Design of experiments

Cost analysis

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Minitab

Excel

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 lead small projects and sub‑projects related to analyzing, designing, and implementing the 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 add value in engineering design reviews.
• Complete basic cost analyses and provide 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, find 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 year of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0 as a general rule).
• Demonstrated full use of industry standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge in use of engineering tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic warehouse, manufacturing and/or service processes.

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA ≥ 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.

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