Mechanical Engineer 2 - Outdoor

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 2 for the Outdoor product team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

The role focuses on developing moderately complex mechanical solutions, testing and validating, and delivering Outdoor products to mass production, including golf, hiking, and scuba accessories. The candidate will model parts in CAD, participate in design reviews, and coordinate with vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 1 year relevant experience or equivalent
• Academic performance with GPA >= 3.0 is preferred
• Proficient CAD skills and ability to model moderately complex parts
• Proficient use of relevant engineering tools

Responsibilities

• Complete moderately complex mechanical designs for Garmin or OEM products
• Model complex parts as an expert CAD user
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on mechanical designs
• Mock up and test basic mechanical systems to verify design requirements
• Estimate tooling, part cost and design time for basic designs
• Communicate with vendors supplying custom mechanical parts
• Specify test plans to validate moderately complex systems
• Knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining processes
• Demonstrate knowledge of preferred part materials

Skills

CAD modeling

SolidWorks/OnShape

Vendor communication

Design reviews

Testing & validation

Cost/time estimation

Injection molding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

1 year relevant experience

Tools

SolidWorks

OnShape

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer 2 on our Outdoor 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 Outdoor products to mass production. This product category includes a wide range from golf products to hiking products as well as scuba diving products and accessories.

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
• Mechanical systems repair or troubleshooting experience
• Experience using SolidWorks or OnShape
• A passion for the Outdoors

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