What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer - Outdoor position at Garmin?
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer at Garmin's site in Cary, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as a key technical contributor in major product development or mechanical solutions for significant new applications of known technology in the Outdoor product segment.
Essential Functions
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer at Garmin's site in Cary, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as a key technical contributor in major product development or mechanical solutions for significant new applications of known technology in the Outdoor product segment.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a key contributor in the review of CAD assemblies for technical feasibility and applying experience to risky design aspects of product development
- Explores new technologies, features and functions, understand and outline the associated challenges and risks
- Utilizes advanced testing capabilities and knowledge of materials to customize existing or develop new test methods to substantiate unverified aspects of product designs
- Interprets industry and Garmin product qualification tests and their relevance and impact on product design, sharing knowledge with mechanical design team members
- Completes estimates on complex and risky mechanical designs including tooling, part cost and design time
- Negotiates processes, materials and design feasibility with factory and vendors
- Provides significant contribution to design reviews across multiple product types, offers process improvements, authors new procedures, and demonstrates broad understanding of Garmin’s business model including operations, production, sales and marketing
- May lead major explorations or product development project consisting of multiple modules or sub-projects
- Overseas travel as required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated design skills in CAD
- A passion for outdoor activities
- Electronic packaging design experience
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits