Senior Mechanical Engineer - Avionics - Garmin International, Inc.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer on our Aviation team in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will provide advanced engineering skills and project planning for mechanical or electromechanical solutions for Garmin's aviation products including touch screen controls, inertial sensors, collision avoidance systems and many more designs for business jets and helicopters! Here's a behind the scenes look:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUSZALnHw20

Essential Functions

• Master CAD-user able to complete the most difficult tasks (Solidworks)
• Complete complex mechanical designs for parts and products
• Mock up and test complex mechanical systems to verify compliance with design requirements
• Good knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining, etc.
• Good knowledge of material requirements, material performance, and material limitations
• Specify test plans to validate very complex systems with complex performance requirements
• Manage basic tradeoffs and determine risk mitigation plans as appropriate
• Make estimates on moderately complex mechanical designs including:  tooling, part cost, and design time
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive process vendors to evaluate complex mechanical designs and understand the risk
• Knowledgeable of Industry and Garmin product qualification tests (environmental and others)
• Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility
• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Mechanical Engineers (1 & 2) on technologies, cost analysis, design techniques and problem solving process
• Provides technical input to product development plans and concept documents

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Aerospace Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years 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)
• Demonstrated knowledge and capability to use CAD software for completing complex mechanical designs
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Electronic packaging design experience
• Interest in avionics / aviation industry

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits