Career Path

Sandra Wang Global Commodity Director for casting and machining

Garrett’s multinational footprint presents a world of opportunity for people like procurement specialist Sandra Wang, who moved from China to Switzerland to further her career and who now travels extensively as Global Commodity Director for casting and machining.

“I already knew about Garrett’s leadership position and its great reputation when I joined the company from a Honeywell corporate role. I wanted to work in a business that was at the forefront of technology in a fast-moving industry where there was huge growth potential.

“From my first day I was struck by everyone’s pride in the brand – Garrett people are so passionate about the technology. There’s also real energy inside the organisation, thanks in part to our cultural diversity but also because of our commitment to innovation in everything we do. This mindset creates a strong sense of teamwork, wherever in the world people are based.

“In my current role, I’m responsible for the global sourcing of turbo housings, and I spend a lot of my time travelling the world meeting suppliers and monitoring supply chain performance to support our growth plans. Companies are eager to work with us because they see incredible value in an association with the Garrett brand.

“Throughout my career, I have received excellent support from my peers and leadership teams. It’s just great to feel part of such a successful global business with so much potential.”

Mrunal Sawant – Senior Product Engineer

Mrunal Sawant joined Garrett as an application engineer intern in 2015 and is now working on a turbo project for one of the biggest automotive brands in the world. 

“Engineers love solving problems…it’s fun, exciting and it’s my passion. Garrett products make people’s lives better, so when I joined the application engineer intern scheme at Plymouth, Michigan, I saw it as a great opportunity to make a contribution. “From the outset, I felt at home, thanks to the support of my mentor, my colleagues and the training I received. Everyone gave their time freely and inspired me as part of their team. I really liked that I was given an important project to work on, and while it was a steep learning curve, it built my confidence, improved my communications skills and prepared me for a full time role. “Now I’m a product engineer at Torrance; part of the team working on a high profile commercial vehicle turbo project due to enter production this year. I’ve been involved in every phase of product development, I’m engaged with co-workers around the world every day, and I also get to speak directly with customers. I’ve learned so much through training and from my colleagues – and because Garrett is at the forefront of automotive technology, opportunities are opening up all the time.”