Mechanical Engineer II

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. This person will design and develop electro-mechanical and hydraulic components and systems for the trimming of power boats. This person will provide Mechanical engineering support for the development of integrated boat control systems, fuel system products.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the development of components for electromechanical and hydraulic systems for underwater use.
• Design of test methods and specifications for evaluation of new products from proof of concept through final design
• Support the development and testing of integrated trim control systems for power boats.
• Develop and maintain component, product, and process specifications for new products.
• Sustaining engineering for existing product lines
• Travel required to YMC, suppliers and test sites.
• Technical support to suppliers and factories
• Interface with testing team for on-water testing and verification of product performance
  
  
  

Decision Making Responsibility:

• Responsible for design decisions to achieve specification targets.
• Responsible for project scopes, budgets, schedules for assigned projects.
  
  
  

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Marine Engineering or Navel Architecture
• 5-10 years’ experience in the design of consumer products including electronics packaging.
• Design of injection-molded and machined components
• Highly skilled with SolidWorks
  
  
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Hydraulic pump design
• Fluid flow measure
• Fuel system design and testing
• Boating experience
• Project management including project scope/outline & estimation
• Good understanding of DC circuits and logic
  
  
  

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.