Advanced Passive Components Lead

• Manage relationships through supplier engagement and assessment as well as segment communication, coordination, alignment and knowledge management
• Drive passive and electro-mechanical selection, testing, troubleshooting and cost reduction strategy
• Coordinate with supplier quality and technology pool resources (Elecrical, Mechanical and Software Engineering)
• Serve as executive interface for the passives and electro-mechanical parts including strategy, tracking and reporting
• Drive technology through researching, testing and validating new suppliers/components to ensure evolutionary improvements in current technologies and ensuring Garmin has and is first to market with revolutionary new and exciting technologies
• Push suppliers to develop solutions that solve technical challenges
• Ensure product relevancy by developing and maintaining inside knowledge of product requirements and selecting the best technology for each product type
• International travel required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or another related degree AND a minimum of 7 years of related work experience with electronics similar to this job description
• Demonstrated success in working business deals and negotiations
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must possess the ability to lead and sell strategies across Garmin business segments
• Demonstrated knowledge of Garmin's overall product line and customers

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits