Sr Mechanical Engineer Full Time

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Sr Mechanical Engineer to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. Join Yamaha’s Marine team and lead the development of next-generation Watercraft products! As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, you’ll take ideas from concept to production, solving complex engineering challenges that directly impact the quality, performance, and safety of our watercraft. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional and international teams, mentor junior engineers, and have the opportunity to influence products that reach customers worldwide.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems, components, and full products.
• Collaborate with suppliers to turn designs into high-quality, manufacturable components.
• Manage project scope, budgets, and timelines from proof of concept through production.
• Coordinate lab and on-water testing and analyze results to inform design improvements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best design practices.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, standards, and emerging engineering techniques.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your designs will directly influence the performance and safety of products that customers love.
• Innovation: Work on cutting-edge marine engineering projects from concept to production.
• Global Exposure: Collaborate with international teams and visit global suppliers and test sites.
• Growth: Mentor junior engineers and shape best practices across our engineering team.
• Inclusive Culture: We value diverse talents, unique perspectives, and encourage applicants who don’t meet every requirement.

Perks you’ll love: 401(k) + profit sharing, medical/dental/vision, fertility support, student debt help, wellness programs, 37.5-hour workweek – and yes, you can even borrow Yamaha products! Work hard, live well, and play with the innovations you help create.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience designing consumer or industrial products.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software).
• Strong communication skills for international collaboration.
• Hands-on experience with machining, casting, injection molding, or prototyping.
• 3D modeling experience (NX preferred), GD&T, FEA, and surfacing a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including Japan, for collaboration and testing

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!

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.