Sr. Lead Engineer

With a legacy of over 70 years, Garrett Motion is a cutting-edge technology leader enabling emission reduction and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture and sell highly engineered turbocharging, air and fluid compression, and high-speed electric motor technologies for customers in the mobility and industrial fields.

We develop advanced turbochargers and electric boosting technologies for hybrids and electrified powertrains. Garrett continues to advance turbo applications while leveraging its unique technology portfolio, including fuel cell compressors for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, electric propulsion and thermal management systems for automotive and industrial applications. Our products enable improved fuel economy and energy efficiency, enhanced thermal management, reduced weight and size, and lower greenhouse gas and other emissions.

We serve original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent aftermarket distributors worldwide across the mobility and industrial fields. Our solutions support light and commercial vehicles (on- and off-highway), as well as marine and industrial applications, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and power generation.

The Garrett Advancing Motion (GTX) Compression GBE develops new products for the industrial market that will have lasting impacts on our planet.  We are expanding our Torrance, California team in support of launching new centrifugal compressors into production. A Sr. Lead Engineer is needed to lead the development team through accelerated industrialization. Work includes direct communication with customers and cross-functional internal teams. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing technology in the industrial market at a well-established technology company.

The successful candidate will have experience leading a team through new product launch into production and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. This person will bring experience in turbomachinery and/or electric motors that wants to help expand Garrett’s centrifugal technology into the industrial market.

Responsibilities

End to End Product Ownership, meeting all functional requirements (Performance, Reliability, Quality, Costs & Timing) to meet customer specifications

Accountable for Internal & External APQP on full Bill Of Material 

Single Point of Contact to Customer for Launch

Lead & Prioritize project team work to meet project objectives (Prototypes, ODT, PPAP and SOP) 

Lead team of designers and development engineers, and pull in resources from SME's 

Coordinate activities with design (2D/3D), simulation (CFD, FEA, etc.), manufacturing, and suppliers to create production viable components

Define FMEA and execute DVP&R by preparing prototype hardware, testing, analysis, and summary

Support development of process documents (manufacturing, lab, design, etc.) as needed to ensure lessons learned are captured

Drive field or launch issue resolution process using root cause analysis tools, document it by appropriate way (8D, 5WHY, Ishikawa, Knowledge Card, etc …..)

Generate VE ideas contributing to cost reduction of the product in terms of design, materials and processes

Initiate and execute benchmarking activity related to his component & discipline

Support the hiring process, hiring decision, on-boarding, and UCP process for your team 

Full accountability for team performance

Lead team member performance evaluations, recognition, and support talent development

Reports back through the GBE and the Domains any major gaps in simulation tools, knowledge gaps and product gaps to meet new performance, reliability and cost targets for future development

Position Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering discipline 

7+ years of experience with developing and/or launching products into production

Experience with direct customer interface

Experience leading multi-skilled project teams

Excellent verbal and written communications skills for internal and external communication in a global organization

10-20% travel to manufacturing and/or customer sights

Fluent in English

Team player, Growth, customer focus, and strong sense of urgency

Preferred Experience or Capabilities

Experience with refrigerant or air compressor systems

Experience with safety certification (UL, CE, etc.)

Experience in turbomachinery, mechanical design or testing 

Experience in high speed electric motors and hydrodynamic bearings 

Experience with casting, machining, and assembly of hardware

Experience with 3D design tools

Six Sigma GB certification

Eager to learn and acquire new skills, new capabilities

Pay Range

The salary range for this role is between $157,000 and $196,300. 

*Note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, education, training, and/or experience. 

In addition to the annual base salary this role offers the below:

Annual Incentive Plan: You are eligible to participate in the Garrett Motion Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. You can earn an annual bonus of 10% of your annual salary. 

Benefits: We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. In addition we also offer Flexible spending accounts, Life/AD&D insurance, Short term and Long term disability insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance. 

401 (K) Retirement Plan: Garrett also provides a 401(k) Retirement Plan through Fidelity with pre-tax, post-tax and ROTH contribution options. There may be an annual discretionary match provided by Garrett based on company performance.

Garrett provides paid holidays, vacations, and sick days. Additional details will be shared through the new hire process.

Garrett is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.