Founded in 1989, Garmin has grown into a diversified global technology enterprise operating across aviation, marine, automotive, outdoor and fitness sectors. With over 22,000 associates across 35 countries around the world, we maintain a global footprint with manufacturing, R&D and distribution across multiple regions.
Garmin Swansea forms an important part of Garmins marine segment engineering and manufacturing network. This local site drives product development and production of specialist marine lighting systems and aligns with Garmins wider global culture of technological excellence and integrated operations.
Purpose of the role
Business activity at Garmin Swansea has grown significantly over the past 12 months, placing increased demands on the Engineering function. To maintain our high standards and effectively support expanding production, we require an additional Mechanical Engineer to ensure operational efficiency and continued product excellence.
You will provide support to onsite production operations, ensuring efficiency, high-quality right-first-time assembly. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the upkeep and development of existing products, mechanical systems, jigs, fixtures, and documentation, and works closely with production and process engineering teams.
Key Duties and responsibilities
Support the onsite production team by supporting, maintaining and improving existing production processes
Review and update mechanical CAD models, drawings, and associated documentation to ensure alignment with as-built lighting assemblies.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical or assembly issues identified on the production floor
Work collaboratively with process engineers to implement improvements that enhance assembly efficiency, product quality, and repeatability.
Support sourcing and qualification of alternative suppliers for mechanical components when required.
Assisting with control and implementation of engineering change in production processes
Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on manufacturability and ease of assembly
Supporting an organised library of engineering data, drawings, and revision histories
Contribute to continuous improvement and manufacturing initiatives across the production process
Ensuring jigs all mechanical parts and assemblies are accurately represented in our CAD models and drawings
Maintaining and improving production jigs and fixtures
Monitor and update jigs and fixture tracker with progress reports
Education and Experience
BEng or HND with equivalent experience - Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (2:2 or above), or HND in Mechanical Engineering with equivalent appropriate experience - Required
3D Cad, part, assembly and drawing creation - Required
Excellent oral and written communication skills - Required
Proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar) - Required
Understanding of manufacturing methods such as machining, casting, and assembly processes - Desired
Familiarity with engineering drawings and revision control - Required
Basic knowledge of materials, fasteners, and mechanical components - Required
Use of 3D printers and 3D printing techniques - Desired
ESD considerations, knowledge of and appropriate materials / practices - Desired
Benefits
21 days holiday a year rising to 26 days with service, plus all public and Bank Holidays.
Career pathway & development opportunities
Additional leave for Birthday and employment Anniversary (after 6months service)
Pension Scheme
Digital GP
Medicash Cash Plan Scheme (after 6 months service)
Private Medical (after 1 year service)
Associate Share Purchase Scheme
Employee Support Program
Life Assurance Plan
Staff Discount (after 6 months service)
Free Carpark
Social Events
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