Accessory Development Engineering Manager

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for an Accessory Development Engineering Manager to join our Motorsports team in Marietta, GA. The Accessory Development Engineering Manager will oversee the design and development of accessory components for Yamaha Motorsports products including Motorcycles, SxS's and ATVs. The position is tasked with identifying and creating processes to develop accessories both internally designed and through external suppliers to ensure on time, on budget delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work with product planning to establish clear accessory design direction that meets the customers' expectations for the market.
• Work with Engineering and Procurement teams to assign the most effective product development path that ensures all the projects stays on schedule and meets target costs.
• Establishes clear reporting and KPI targets that ensure accountability of all accessory development paths.
• Manages the Accessory Engineering team in all day to day and HR related activities.
• Designs, develops, documents and release new products to production (i.e., creation of 3D models for 2D drawings and bills of materials) for manufacturing purposes.
• Provide suppliers with necessary design information to develop components and ensure production of quality products.
• Approve and review designs / drawings of others within the department.
• Maintain Department Development Flow charts and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Establish and track department budgets.
• Manage departmental workload and manpower distribution.
  
  

What You Need To Be Successful

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering required.
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 10 yrs of managerial experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Experience with Smart Sheets is a plus.
• Must possess excellent engineering judgment and analysis skills.
• Must have strong project management experience.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen with the ability to develop compelling business cases.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing workload.
• Up to 20% travel required, both domestic and international.
  
  

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.