Mechanical Engineer II - Sport Boat

Yamaha Motor US; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Product borrowing

Job summary

Yamaha Motor US in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II for its Marine team. This role focuses on design, development, documentation and release of watercraft products, with emphasis on early development and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate leads multidisciplinary teams, oversees prototype testing, and coordinates with suppliers and production. A BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5–7 years of relevant experience are expected, with travel to test sites and suppliers.

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.
• Willingness to travel to Japan, suppliers and test sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, documentation, and transfer of new products to factory engineering team, including 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials.
• Provide suppliers with necessary design information to develop components/systems while meeting Yamaha standards.
• Oversee fabrication of prototypes and pre-production components for testing.
• Coordinate testing and analyze results to guide design changes.
• Manage product development processes to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support for suppliers and factories.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on fabrication

MS Office

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

FEA

Surfacing

3D modeling

Job description

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

What you'll be doing:

• 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 processes 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.

What you need to be successful:

• 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.
• Travel required to Japan, suppliers and test sites.
• Experience in: Machining, Casting, & Injection Molded parts preferred.
• Experience in : P lumbing, E lectrical, A ctuating systems preferred.
• 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 (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Must be able to travel to factory, suppliers and various testing/research locations.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What's in it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Reports to: Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Company/ Affiliate Company:

Yamaha Motor Crp. USA

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