Senior Performance Engineer, Marine Testing Leader

yamahaexternalcareersite; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5-hour workweek

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 products

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Performance Engineer to lead Marine Testing activities in Kennesaw, GA. You will define measurable performance requirements with Product Management and develop comprehensive test plans for new product development.

The role requires coordinating with testing leadership, performing hands-on instrumentation and on-water testing, and guiding junior engineers to stay aligned with industry trends and project targets.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of new product development experience, preferably in the Marine industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related).
• Experience with data acquisition & analysis tools (i.e. DEWWSoft, NI, CANoe).

Responsibilities

• Create measurable specifications that quantify Product Management’s requirements for NPD projects.
• Create and execute DVP/R plans to validate product requirements for mid-sized to large projects.
• Collaborate with Testing to develop data acquisition to gather benchmark data and run DVP/R.
• Analyze and interpret data to explain results to technical and non-technical staff.
• Coordinate with testing facilities to schedule DVP/R execution.
• Support testing with instrumentation, lab, and on-water testing for complex tasks.
• Guide junior engineers and share knowledge on industry trends.
• Lead all testing activities for assigned projects within budget and timelines.

Skills

Data acquisition

Analysis tools

Marine testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

DEWWSoft

NI

CANoe

Job description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Performance Engineer to lead Marine Testing activities in Kennesaw, GA. You will define measurable performance requirements with Product Management and develop comprehensive test plans for new product development.

The role requires coordinating with testing leadership, performing hands-on instrumentation and on-water testing, and guiding junior engineers to stay aligned with industry trends and project targets.