Propeller Engineer II

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Propeller Engineer II to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. In this role you will be responsible for the preliminary development and commercialization of marine propellers. Evaluation of existing products and development of new products from proof of concept through production.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop marine propellers for outboard engines through analysis of hydrodynamics, structural mechanics, and manufacturability.
• Coordination and planning of on-water testing and evaluation from proof of concept through production.
• Coordination and planning of manufacturing preparation and design verification across multiple locations
• Learn established development processes and assist with continuous process improvement to improve efficiency.
  
  

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Marine Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience designing consumer or industrial products.
• 3-5 years of experience in marine industry product design preferred.
• Proven experience in cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience managing and executing projects from design to manufacturing.
• Experience with CFD/FEA/formal optimization preferred.
• Highly Skilled with 3D CAD tools like Solidworks, NX, CAESES, etc.
• Programming in Matlab, C/C , Python, etc.
• Willingness to travel to Yamaha Motor Japan, suppliers, and testing sites as needed.
  
  

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.