What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA?
POSITION PURPOSE
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead equipment and process initiatives while managing a team of Manufacturing Engineers. This role is pivotal in driving capital projects, improving equipment reliability, and implementing lean manufacturing practices, all while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead equipment and process initiatives while managing a team of Manufacturing Engineers. This role is pivotal in driving capital projects, improving equipment reliability, and implementing lean manufacturing practices, all while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor Manufacturing Engineers I & II
- Manage capital projects from concept to implementation
- Troubleshoot and improve equipment (PLCs, HMIs, robotics)
- Drive cost reduction, productivity, and ergonomic improvements
- Support TPM, Kaizen, and machine ownership programs
- Collaborate on SOP development and root cause analysis
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- 10 years in manufacturing or mechanical engineering
- 5 years managing engineering teams
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel and AutoCAD/CAD software
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and professionally across teams and with external partners.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred
- Willingness to travel when required
- Willingness to work some overtime hours or weekends as necessary to complete tasks or to communicate with our parent company Yamaha in Japan
- All candidates will be subject to full background screening prior to employment.
- Learning & Development: Tuition assistance is available along with an internal training budget. Get with a hands-on company, in a fast-paced environment where you can have the runway to make change.
- Rest & Relaxation: 12 paid holidays off per year on top of a generous vacation policy.
- Great company culture: Work for a company that genuinely values work/life balance.
- Health Benefits: Medical with HSA options, Dental, and Vision starting first day of the month following date of hire.
- Prepare for the Future: Competitive 401(k) with company match.
- Innovative Environment: Work with a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of investment casting technology.
- Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.
