Process Engineer 2 - Mechanical Assembly Team

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Process Engineer 2 for its Mechanical Assembly Team at the U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role uses expert CAD skills to model complex tools and develop complex process instructions under management or mentor supervision. It may lead small projects or subprojects for units in development or mature product groups. The Mechanical Assembly Team handles unit-level assembly and packaging of Garmin products, primarily in manual work-cell environments. The Process Engineer designs work areas to produce high-quality products efficiently and economically while meeting customer expectations. The role also supports mechanical design, manufacturing processes, operator training, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, quality analysis, and collaboration with product design engineers, vendors, and other stakeholders. The position requires wearing Garmin-provided static-dissipative footwear throughout the shift in cleanliness-zone areas to minimize electrostatic discharge and meet specified standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least 1 year of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Excellent academic record; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is the general rule.
Full use of industry standards and procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge in engineering tools.
Demonstrated use of Lean techniques in process development.
Excellent problem-solving ability.
Team-oriented, positive attitude, and ability to work well with others.
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

Design, test, and validate mechanical designs; model moderately complex parts and assemblies in 3D CAD software.
Determine general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems independently.
Apply production and operations-process knowledge to designs and incorporate Design for Manufacturability principles in collaboration with product design engineers.
Coordinate with outside teams and individuals to ensure solutions comply with product design specifications.
Generate revision-controlled design and user documentation.
Project-manage and collaborate with project stakeholders; may lead small projects or subprojects under established procedures.
Train equipment operators and maintenance technicians.
Troubleshoot, support, and continuously improve existing automated solutions.
Use CAD design software, including AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS; design with fixturing, pneumatics, sensors, and safety controls.
Work with modern machining and rapid-prototyping capabilities.
Model complex tools and develop complex process instructions for manufacturing associates.
Estimate task effort, including calculating build times.
Participate in continuous-improvement meetings and Kaizen teams.
Participate in design reviews, apply design-for-manufacturability guidelines, and provide alternative solutions as appropriate.
Assess factory associates for process certification.
Develop designed experiments for process and quality improvements.
Analyze processes for quality improvements and justify purchases as needed.
Communicate with vendors that produce custom parts or equipment.
Analyze data to identify quality trends, determine technical root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Design custom tooling for specific applications as needed.
Provide solutions to problems using sound problem-solving techniques.
Mentor less-experienced Process Engineer 1 employees.
Apply urgency, commitment, and focus to develop solutions in a timely manner.