Mechanical Engineer II

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA • Kennesaw, GA

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer II to join our
Marine team in Kennesaw, GA.  This position support Watercraft Engineering staff
and develop new projects per the concept request of the WaveRunner Product
Management team.  Assists in the design and development of Yamaha WaveRunners.
This position will encompass the design, development, documentation, and release
of new products to production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 5-7 years' experience designing consumer or industrial products at mid to high level volumes.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
• Travel required to Japan, suppliers and test sites.
• 3D modeling experience required. NX preferred, FEA & Surfacing experience is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Must be able to travel to factory, suppliers and various testing/research locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in designing consumer products for the marine industry preferred.
• Experience in: Machining, Casting, & Injection Molded parts preferred.
• Strong hands-on shop and fabrication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, development, documentation, and transfer of new products to factory engineering team including the creation of 3D models, 2D drawings, Bills of Materials.
• Provide suppliers with necessary design information to develop components/systems as needed. Ensure production of quality products per industry compliance and Yamaha standards (YGK, WTS and WVDG).
• Oversee the fabrication of prototypes and pre-production components for testing and evaluation.
• Coordinate & plan necessary laboratory and on-water testing applicable to the platform being developed. Analyze, interpret, and summarize testing results to determine design or specification changes.
• Manage product development process to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Utilize Yamaha development process and maintain communication with other business functions.
• Technical support for suppliers and factories.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hour work-week
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level