Mechanical Engineer II

at  Yamaha Motor

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. This person will program and operate 5-Axis CNC equipment to produce stainless steel propeller prototypes for outboard engines. This person will develop machining, work holding, tooling, and inspection strategies to facilitate rapid prototyping using state-of-the-art equipment. This person will develop and lead prototyping for all areas in the marine engineering.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience machining turbine blades or other complex geometry in 5-Axis
• MasterCAM Blade module experience
• Familiarity with machining stainless steels
• Boating experience
  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!

• Programming and operation of 5-Axis CNC machine to produce propeller prototypes.
• Learn the YMC processes and procedures associated with propeller prototyping.
• Measure and document prototypes using laser scanning techniques.
• Assist with the process developments that will reduce the time needed to design and qualify propellers.
• Support prototyping initiative for the Marine Innovation Center (3D printing, CNC training, mill & turning prototypes)
• Support Marine Engineer group with product and equipment design projects.