About this opportunity
Garmin Ltd. lists this Senior CMF Engineer - Plastics opportunity in olathe, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior CMF Engineer - Plastics. This role could be based at our U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area, Cary, NC, or Portland, OR. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as a technical resource for CMF, developing and implementing material solutions from concept through product launch while ensuring product performance, manufacturability, and quality. This role is responsible for delivering advanced CMF solutions for products covering all Garmin's market segments.
Essential Functions
Serve as a technical resource for assigned material categories, providing expertise in material selection, performance, color, and finish throughout product development
Develop and implement CMF solutions from concept through product launch, ensuring alignment with product requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and quality objectives
Plan, execute, and communicate CMF explorations, material evaluations, and testing activities to support product and technology development
Identify material-related risks and failure modes, conduct root cause investigations, and resolve complex product quality and manufacturing issues through data-driven analysis
Develop, improve, and validate material verification test methods and support color matching activities within assigned material categories
Maintain and contribute to CMF standards, processes, and best practices to promote consistency and quality across products
Stay current on emerging materials, manufacturing technologies, and industry trends, and assist in evaluating new CMF opportunities
Contribute to project planning and execution, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and technical recommendations
Share materials knowledge across the organization through cross-functional collaboration, training, and technical support
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced CMF Engineers and contribute to the development of team capabilities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or another field relevant to the essential functions of this job description AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and CMF technologies, including plastics, silicones, metals, coatings, and related material systems
Experience in materials characterization, experimental design, data analysis, and failure investigation using a variety of analytical and mechanical testing techniques
Demonstrated understanding of material, process, and tooling interactions, with the ability to evaluate material performance, define material requirements, and identify potential failure modes across multiple product categories
Passion for CMF innovation, emerging materials, manufacturing technologies, and design trends, with the ability to proactively identify opportunities and technical challenges
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative, practical solutions to complex technical issues
Effective collaborator who contributes technical expertise during design reviews and works successfully with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the organization
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to manage CMF projects and deliver solutions from concept through manufacturing while considering production, quality, and operational requirements
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising sound technical judgment and ownership of assigned responsibilities
Experience working with suppliers and strategic partners to evaluate, onboard, and implement new materials and technologies
Team-oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to respectful collaboration and continuous learning
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in the consumer electronics industry
Previous experience or knowledge of organic materials including, but not limited to, rigid plastics, silicones and rubbers, organic coatings, films or similar
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
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Worksite address
olathe, KS, 66051, US
Who can apply
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