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SalaryYamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer Ito join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA.The Marine Advanced Development Engineer 1 will support Sr. Engineering staff & management and develop new projects per the concept plan of the Marine Advanced Development management team. This position will encompass design, development, project management, and documentation tasks.
What you'll be doing:
- Design & development of Yamaha advanced development water-related mobility products and their components. This could include 3D & 2D CAD work, software development, fluid dynamics analyses, BOMs, scheduling, proto building, working with outside vendors (and other Yamaha internal functions), bench & on-water testing evaluations, and associated reports.
- Work with other engineers & developers, research teams, and product planning personnel to have clear scope understandings for proofs-of-concept (PoC).
- Provide design partners & outside vendors with necessary design information to develop components/systems as needed.
- Benchmark & data collection of existing water-related mobility products currently in market (both in lab and/or on-water).
- Participate in the fabrication of prototypes and pre-production components for testing and evaluation. Test trip preparation and post testing teardown. Evaluation of tested components and test report composition.
- Coordinate & plan necessary laboratory and ride testing as applicable to the components being developed. Analyze, interpret, and summarize testing results to determine direction for development of project.
- Maintain continued learning through first-hand product exposure, structured learning, and continuous industry exposure.
- Adhere to (and refine/improve-upon as fit) the Yamaha Advanced Development X-process.
Decision MakingResponsibility.
- May lead and direct suppliers or projects to a prescribed timeline and scope according to direction by self or management.
What you need to be successful:
- Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school, or related engineering disp.
- Minimum one year of related industry and relevant design experience and/or product development.
- Experience with shop skills/fabrication (or willingness to learn).
- Able to participate on-water testing evaluations on local lakes or possibly the ocean.
- NX or Solidworks 3D modeling experience (FEA & Surfacing experience is a plus).
- Must possess developing engineering judgment and analysis.
- Hobbies or interests that relate to water / watersports / automotive – mobility industries.
- Testing, or data acquisition experience preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- Ability to remain flexible and manage multiple tasks and prioritizing changing workloads.
- Strong oral & written communication and presentation skills.
- Working knowledge of Clarizen (project management software) is a plus, but not required.
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
- 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
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.
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