Senior Mechanical Lead Engineer – Outdoor Tech

Garmin; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer at its Cary, NC site. The role focuses on serving as a key technical contributor in major product development and mechanical solutions for significant new outdoor applications.

You will lead design reviews, apply CAD expertise, evaluate feasibility, and collaborate with factories and vendors on tooling, materials and timing. Travel overseas as required and mentor teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 9 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated design skills in CAD

Responsibilities

• Review CAD assemblies for technical feasibility and assess risks in product development.
• Explore new technologies and test methods to substantiate unverified design aspects.
• Interpret industry and Garmin product qualification tests and relay findings to the mechanical design team.
• Complete estimates on tooling, part cost and design time for complex designs.
• Negotiate processes, materials and design feasibility with factory and vendors.
• Contribute to design reviews and lead cross-project initiatives; understand Garmin’s business model.
• Overseas travel as required.

Skills

CAD design

Mechanical design

Risk assessment

Vendor negotiation

Test methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Garmin is seeking a full-time Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer at its Cary, NC site. The role focuses on serving as a key technical contributor in major product development and mechanical solutions for significant new outdoor applications.

You will lead design reviews, apply CAD expertise, evaluate feasibility, and collaborate with factories and vendors on tooling, materials and timing. Travel overseas as required and mentor teammates.