Mechanical Engineer 2 - Marine

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 2 for the Marine Product team at our U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

You will develop moderately complex mechanical solutions, test and validate concepts, and move designs toward mass production within Garmin’s marine product line. Responsibilities include designing parts, modeling complex components, and collaborating in design reviews, while estimating tooling costs and coordinating with vendors.

Qualifications

• 1 year relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0).
• CAD proficiency and ability to model moderately complex parts.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Complete moderately complex mechanical designs for Garmin or OEM products.
• Model complex parts as an expert CAD user.
• Collaborate and contribute in design reviews, providing comments on mechanical designs.
• Mockup and test basic mechanical systems to verify design requirements.
• Estimate tooling, part cost and design time for basic mechanical designs.
• Communicate with vendors that produce custom mechanical parts.
• Specify test plans to validate moderately complex systems.
• Possess knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining processes, etc.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of preferred part materials for basic part production and performance.

Skills

CAD modeling

Part design

Vendor communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

OnShape

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer 2 on our Marine Product team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex mechanical solutions, testing and validating, completing technology explorations and/or delivering to mass production within our marine product line.

Essential Functions

• Complete moderately complex mechanical designs for Garmin or OEM products
• Model complex parts as an expert CAD user
• Collaborate and add value through participation in design reviews, providing comments and suggestions on mechanical engineering designs
• Mockup and test basic mechanical systems to verify compliance with design requirements
• Make estimates on tooling, part cost and design time for basic mechanical designs
• Communicate effectively with vendors that produce custom mechanical parts as required
• Specify test plans to validate moderately complex systems
• Possess knowledge of injection modeling, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining processes, etc.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of preferred part materials for basic part production and performance

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND 1 year 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)
• Demonstrates knowledge of CAD software and the ability to model moderately complex parts
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of relevant engineering tools

Desired Qualifications

• Previous work experience in design, particularly for consumer products
• A passion for being on the water (boating, skiing, fishing, diving)
• Experience using SolidWorks or OnShape CAD software

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