Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · 2 weeks ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer-Low Speed Vehicles
Newnan, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expYamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation (YMMC) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their LLV PD team in Engineering. The role involves leading the design and development of mechanical, structural, body, and interior components for Low Speed Vehicles, ensuring performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Hiring Manager
David Staller
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of mechanical/structural/body/interiors scope for LLV projects
Manage mechanical/structural/body/interiors system(s) design with industry design tools like DRBFM
Complete mechanical components and system design and integration of assigned vehicle section on-schedule
Create and release 3D models and fully detailed 2D drawings in support of assigned project subassemblies and installations
Prepare engineering release documentation that defines part number, effectivity, and usage
Provide deliverables on-schedule as directed by management, other engineers, or project managers
Participate as individual contributing member of cross functional team to ensure a quality product is developed on schedule within prescribed cost
Perform or manage analysis of market claims and determination of countermeasure specification
Collaborate and give technical guidance and direction to domestic and oversea suppliers
Communication with company headquarter in Japan
Self-task management to meet the task schedule
Qualification
Required
BS degree in engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or relevant field
5-10 years' experience with mechanical/structural/body/interiors/electromechanical components and system design preferably in automotive industry
Operate 3D solid CAD system (Siemens NX) or other similar CAD design software for components and assemblies at an advanced to expert skill level
Broad but proficient skills to use Microsoft Tools, basic IT skills to perform job requirements
Demonstrated engineering leadership and stewardship (lead component/assembly design throughout development lifecycle) of design
Have a positive attitude, with a growth mindset and an ownership mentality
Experience and ability to convert wants and needs into product and design requirements for automotive systems primarily mechanical in nature
Basic to intermediate knowledge of automobile technologies
Broad knowledge and design experience of principles regarding mechanical engineering and mechanical design
Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials for both production and prototype quality
Broad knowledge of technical problem solving and root cause analysis
Ability to apply basic mechanical engineering knowledge to real world vehicle design
Proficient written and verbal communication ability
Ability to perform and lead others with engineering job responsibilities and deliver on time without constant or close oversight of superiors
Ability to visualize and plan multiple technical assignments 1-6 months out into future
Ability to conceive countermeasure plans for technical challenges
Preferred
Japanese language knowledge
Automotive component or assembly level design experience
Lithium-ion battery integration experience
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of mechanical requirements or constraints
Plastic molding design for automotive components and assemblies (highly preferred)
Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials for both production and prototype quality
Company
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
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