Product Development Engineer-Motorsports Accessories

yamahaexternalcareersite; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; 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

Product loan opportunity

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Product Development Engineer - Motorsports Accessories in Kennesaw, GA. You will lead end‑to‑end design and development of performance components, from concept through production release, with hands‑on prototyping and close collaboration with manufacturing.

The role requires 6–10 years of mechanical design experience, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/NX), GD&T, FEA, and PDM release management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 6–10 years of progressive mechanical design experience through production release.
• Experience in motorsports, powersports, automotive, or high‑performance systems is preferred.
• Strong CAD skills with SolidWorks and NX; GD&T knowledge per ANSI/ASME Y14.5.
• FEA knowledge and ability to interpret results for design decisions.
• Experience with PDM systems (SolidWorks PDM) and release management.
• Familiarity with project management tools (Smartsheet, Asana) and Stage Gate framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end design and development of motorsports accessories from concept to production release.
• Serve as technical owner for components or subsystems; drive design decisions and cost targets.
• Collaborate with test teams to validate performance, durability, and production readiness.
• Analyze test data, identify risks, and drive design iterations or mitigations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing to support prototypes and builds.
• Support manufacturing readiness through design reviews and tolerance analyses.
• Align engineering activities with Product Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, and Testing.

Skills

CAD design

DFM principles

DFA principles

FEA basics

PDM knowledge

Smartsheet

Asana

Stage Gate

3D printing prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

SolidWorks PDM

CNC tooling/manufacturing processes

Job description

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Engineer - Motorsports Accessories to join our Motorsports team in Kennesaw, GA. TheProduct Development Engineer for Motorsports Accessories is a senior individual contributor responsible for the end-to-end engineering development of motorsports and performance accessories. You will lead componentand subsystem design from concept through production release, applying strong engineering judgment to ensure products meet Yamaha standards for performance, quality, durability, cost, and manufacturability. This positionoperateswith a high degree of technical autonomy and provides informal technical leadership without formal people-management responsibility.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of motorsports and performance accessories from concept definition through production release, including prototyping, CAD, drawings, BOMs, and instruction sheets.
• Serve as technical owner for assigned components or subsystems, making day-to-day engineering decisions in alignment with Yamaha standards, processes, and cost targets.
• Work closely with testing teams tovalidateperformance, durability, reliability, and production readiness.
• Analyze and interpret test data,identifytechnical risks, and drive design iterations or mitigation plans to ensure quality and reliabilityobjectivesare met.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to communicate design intent, support prototype and production builds, and resolve technical issues.
• Support manufacturing readiness through design reviews, tolerance analysis, and resolution of production issues.
• Coordinate engineering activities with Product Planning, Manufacturing, Quality,Purchasing, and Testing to support project timing andobjectives.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 6–10 years of progressive experience in mechanical design, including ownership of components or subsystems through production release.
• Experience in motorsports, powersports, automotive, or other high-performance mechanical systems preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing performance-driven or durability-critical mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, and their associated DFM methodologies; including machining, sheet metal, tube bending, castings, molded plastics, and welding.
• Experience designing components/sub-assemblies belonging to larger assemblies with a strong understanding of DFA.
• Proficiency SolidWorks and NX or equivalent parametric CAD tools.
• Solid working knowledge of GD&T per ANSI/ASME Y14.5, including tolerance stack-up and drawing release standards.
• Working knowledge of FEA for structural, thermal, or durability analysis and the ability to interpret results to guide design decisions.
• Experience with release management, versioning, and document retention within PDM systems (SolidWorks PDM)
• Familiarity using project management software (e.g. Smartsheet, Asana) and experience operating under a Stage Gate project management framework.
• You will have access to an on-site prototyping lab equipped with FDM, SLA, and SLS 3D printing technologies, and will collaborate with skilled technicians to develop prototypes using equipment such as tube benders, lathes, water jets, CNC plasma cutters, milling machines, welding tools, and more

Don’tmeet 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;assuch,we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive,and authentic workplace.Ifyou’reexcited about this role but yourpast experiencedoesn’talign 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’sin it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hourwork-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

Reports to:Accessory Development Engineering 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, genderidentify, 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.