Aviation Mechanical Designer 1

As a leading worldwide provider of navigation devices and wearable technology, our focus is on developing, designing and supporting superior products. Our advanced technology promotes performance, safety and ease of use in every market we serve. That makes us an engineering and technology company with a keen focus on recruiting talent in those fields. But the same vertical integration business model that keeps all design and manufacturing processes in-house also gives us the incentive to hire top performers from different backgrounds, including operations, finance and accounting, information technology, sales, marketing and communications.

Associates get the royal treatment at Garmin. Regardless if you’re a newbie or a veteran, engineers dream it, design it and use it. Here, you will be surrounded by others who share the same passion about what they do every day. We offer a relaxed team environment (no dress code!) where advancement is found from sharing knowledge, not hiding it! While we promise you a lot of responsibility, you also will have the opportunity to have ownership over projects…oh, and we promise you there will be some fun mixed in there, too!

Our products are more than the sum of their parts, but the parts are pretty important too. We’re seeking a mechanical designer to develop basic mechanical designs and use CAD software to model basic parts in a team-oriented environment. Must have an understanding of math, science and physics and be able to apply spatial skills.

We’re looking for a Mechanical Designer 1
for our Aviation team at our headquarters in the greater Kansas City area. In this role you will be responsible for developing and designing test plans for basic mechanical systems and conducting testing of products to verify compliance with design requirements. Other essential functions include:

• Model basic parts and components including injection molded plastic, die cast aluminum and zinc, sheet metal, CNC machined and screw machine fabricated parts, compression molded rubber, extrusions, display components, flex circuits, touch panels, speaker enclosures, mounting systems, etc.
• Specify requirements for and source parts such as electrical connectors, speakers, microphones, LCD’s, backlights, keypads, switches, electric motors, screw machined parts, rotary controls, batteries and antennas
• Interface with Electrical Engineers, Industrial Designers, and toolmakers for discussion of basic designs.
• Maintain configuration control of documentation for products in production and interface with available drafting and document control resources
• Applies design standards and procedures to implement basic designs
• Learns how to use and apply engineering tools relevant for performing the essential functions of this job description
• Thoroughly documents work in an organized manner
• Works collaboratively and professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals
• Accepts and acts on constructive criticism

Qualifications

Qualified candidates possess a Two Year Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology AND a minimum of 1 years of relevant experience. Other requirements include:

• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products and working in a team environment is highly preferred!

Our benefits are designed to lead an evolving marketplace, support innovation and encourage a healthy balance between work and life. They allow our associates to make their own decisions about their wellbeing and future and consistently rank Garmin as a top tier benefits provider when compared to other high-tech employers. We offer a choice of high value medical, dental and vision plans with low or no premiums, to fit your and your family’s preferences. In addition, Garmin’s financial benefits include a generous 401K retirement plan that provides 5% of pay base contribution plus a match of 75 cents for every dollar you contribute to a maximum of 10% of your compensation. The employee stock purchase plan allows for shares to be bought at a 15% discount. Garmin offers many other benefits and perks ranging from wellbeing initiatives, educational assistance and career development, community charity support, and employee discounts just to name a few.

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Job
Engineering

Primary Location
US-KS-Olathe

Organization
Aviation Business

Schedule
Full-time

Job Class
Non-exempt