Process Engineer 2

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Process Engineer 2 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the implementations of Smart Factory initiatives and other leading-edge technology related to electronics manufacturing.

The Board Assembly Development Team is responsible for the implementation of Smart Factory initiatives that are designed to maximize efficiency and expand our vertically-integrated automation solutions on a global scale. Team members collaborate with stakeholders from the different business segments in an effort to align on best practices and to ensure each implementation is robust, reliable and fully supported.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage all Smart Factory project activities through strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Collaberate with global stakeholders on project definition, design requirements, timeline, and implementation strategy
• Attend continuous improvement meetings and serve as a member of Kaizen teams
• Assess factory associates for certification to a process
• Develop designed experiments for process and quality improvements
• Analyze processes for quality improvements and provide justification for purchases
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in collaboration with vendors that produce custom parts or equipment
• Analyze data to determine quality trends, find technical root causes and implement corrective actions for given problems
• Design custom tooling as needed for specific applications
• Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced process engineers (Process Engineer 1)
• Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion and participate in recruiting activities as assigned
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion
• Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Computer Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 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 full use of industry standards and procedures
• Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge in use of engineering tools
• Demonstrates use of Lean techniques in process development
• Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous work or internship experience in a manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma Certification
• Previous experience with AS9100 and NADCAP
• Demonstrated Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

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