Process Engineer 2 - Global Service/Reverse Logistics

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Process Engineer 2 - Global Service/Reverse Logistics at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for global Reverse Logistics operations including but not limited to, Receipt and disposition, recertification, repair, rework and recycling/reclamation. The Global Service Team develops efficient processes and programs to ensure Garmin's customers are supported and are back enjoying their Garmin products as soon as possible.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Computer Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Demonstrates full use of industry standards and procedures
Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge in use of engineering tools
Demonstrated use of Lean techniques in process development
Excellent problem-solving ability
Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
Demonstrated strong, clear and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Previous work or internship experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Previous experience with AS9100 and NADCAP

Responsibilities

Assembles, maintains, and supports test equipment and procedures
Monitors test metrics and escalates improvement opportunities
Supports R&D efforts for new automation concepts
Assists in designing, testing, and validating recertification and repair processes
Supports equipment integration and I/O setup
Develops basic software applications with direction
Applies foundational knowledge of production processes
Collaborates with automation and design engineering teams with supervision
Supports interactions with Product Support Service Strategy team
Follows established procedures to ensure compliance with product specifications
Creates and maintains revision-controlled documentation
Assists in project coordination and task tracking
Helps train operators using established materials
Troubleshoots known issues and escalates complex problems
May perform as leader for small-to-sub projects as part of greater project, following established procedures
Utilizes expert CAD software skills to model complex tools
Develops more complex process instructions for manufacturing associates
Estimates level of effort for a task including calculating build times
Attends continuous improvement meetings and serves as member of Kaizen teams
Collaborates and adds value through participation in design reviews; applies design for manufacturability guidelines and provides alternative solutions as appropriate
Assesses factory associates for certification to a process
Develops designed experiments for process and quality improvements
Analyzes processes for quality improvements and provides justification for purchases as needed
Demonstrates excellent communication skills with vendors that produce custom parts or equipment
Analyzes data to determine quality trends, finds technical root causes and implements corrective actions
Designs custom tooling as needed for specific applications
Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
Mentors less-experienced process engineers (Process Engineer 1)
Applies a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards.