Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · 2 weeks ago
Product Development Engineer II
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expYamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Product Development Engineer II to join their Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. This role is responsible for managing the product development process, ensuring effective communication among various teams, and focusing on quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness of products.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage RFI/RFP/RFQ analysis and cost verification tasks, clarifying the gap between target cost and quotation cost. Present findings and recommendations to management
Review drawings/design specifications to determine the optimal manufacturing process and supplier
Lead and manage the Vendor Management product development tasks ensuring on-time delivery, quality measures, and production capacity. Engaging in negotiations to achieve the target/optimal cost
Manage new supplier setup tasks for manufacturing of prototypes, developing production plans, and collaborate with PQE (procurement quality engineer) to ensure quality suppliers
Support advanced development, prototype, pre-production, and mass-production development discussions
Assist in standardizing development tasks and assisting cross-functional development teams to ensure QDC (Quality, Delivery, and Cost)
Create and manage cost reduction tasks and explore/select supplier based on ML (maker layout)
Manage suppliers including KPI tracking, KPI performance reports, and part strategy analysis to set ML (maker layout)
Manage procurement related tasks such as cost analysis, supplier selection, and price setting
Collaborate with US Marine Business Unit Companies implementing cost reduction activities with their suppliers
Qualification
Required
3+ years' experience in supply chain, procurement, or logistics field required
Knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
Knowledge of freight and transportation with expediting experience
Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing work loads
Strong oral & written communication and presentation skills
Support partnering across multiple levels within the organization
Must be able to travel (domestic and international)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
Industrial Engineering experience preferred
1+ years' experience in manufacturing environment preferred
Experience in Boat or Automotive industries preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
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1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1967-03-08IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Boehman
Vice President, Chief Operations Officer - Marine Business Unit
Kathryn Freytag
VP Information Technology Strategy & CIO
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