Marine Mechanical Engineer II: Design & Prototyping

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA in Kennesaw, GA invites a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Marine team. You will support Watercraft Engineering, develop new projects from concept to production, and help with early development of Yamaha Sport Boat products.

The role emphasizes design, documentation, prototyping, and supplier coordination, with travel to Japan and test sites. Strong hands-on fabrication and 3D modeling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 5-7 years' experience designing consumer or industrial products at mid to high level volumes.
• Experience in designing consumer products for the marine industry preferred.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
• 3D modeling experience required; NX preferred; FEA & Surfacing experience is a plus.
• Fiberglass experience is a plus.
• Strong hands-on shop and fabrication skills preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel to factory, suppliers and test sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, documentation, and transfer of new products to factory engineering.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials.
• Provide design information to suppliers to develop components and systems.
• Oversee fabrication of prototypes and pre-production components for testing.
• Coordinate laboratory and on-water testing; analyze results for changes.
• Manage product development to meet schedule and budget; communicate with teams.
• Provide technical support for suppliers and factories.

Skills

3D modeling

Leadership

Machining & fabrication

Prototyping

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

FEA

Surfacing

Job description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA in Kennesaw, GA invites a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Marine team. You will support Watercraft Engineering, develop new projects from concept to production, and help with early development of Yamaha Sport Boat products.

The role emphasizes design, documentation, prototyping, and supplier coordination, with travel to Japan and test sites. Strong hands-on fabrication and 3D modeling skills are essential.