Garmin · 20 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer 2 - Aviation
Olathe, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGarmin is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer 2 on their Aviation Product team at their 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, and delivering to mass production.
IndustrialElectronicsConsumer GoodsConsumer ElectronicsElectrical Distribution
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Aerospace 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
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
Preferred
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
Mechanical systems repair or troubleshooting experience
Experience using SolidWorks CAD software
Benefits
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Company
Garmin
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