Technical Lead - Mechanical Engineer, Fitness Devices

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Fitness team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will serve as a key technical contributor on major product development and mechanical solutions for new applications of known technology.

You will review CAD assemblies for feasibility, explore new technologies, develop testing methods, and contribute to design reviews across product types. International travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required with 9+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent academics with GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key contributor in review of CAD assemblies for feasibility and risky design aspects.
• Explores new technologies and outlines challenges and risks.
• Utilizes advanced testing capabilities and materials knowledge to substantiate designs.
• Interprets qualification tests and shares knowledge with the mechanical design team.
• Completes estimates on complex and risky designs including tooling, cost, and time.
• Negotiates processes, materials and design feasibility with factory and vendors.
• Contributes to design reviews and improvements across multiple products; may lead major explorations or projects.
• Overseas travel as required.

Skills

CAD review & analysis

Verbal & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Test method development

Cost/time estimation

Vendor/factory negotiation

Travel as needed

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

9+ years relevant experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Garmin is seeking a Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Fitness team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will serve as a key technical contributor on major product development and mechanical solutions for new applications of known technology.

You will review CAD assemblies for feasibility, explore new technologies, develop testing methods, and contribute to design reviews across product types. International travel may be required.