Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Performance Engineer ll to join our Marine team inKennesaw, GA. The Performance Engineer is expected to lead all aspects of product testing from project Kick-Off to Production. This includes working with Product Management to quantify product performance requirements, translating these customer requirements to measurable specifications (“Turn feelings into specs”), then creating and overseeing the execution of a test plan to ensure that the requirements are met.
What you’ll be doing:
- Create measurable specifications that quantify Product Management’s product requirement for large complex projects.
- Create test plans (DVP/R) to ensure validation of the product requirements, tailored for mid-sized to large projects
- Work with Testing team resources to develop data acquisition systems to gather benchmark data and to execute DVP/R.
- Analyze and interpret data to explain results to technical and non-technical staff.
- Work with testing facilities to schedule timely execution of the DVP/R
- Support testing team with hands-on instrumentation, laboratory, and on-water testing focusing on more complex tasks.
- Guide and share knowledge with junior engineers, helping them improve and stay updated on industry trends.
- The Performance Engineer is expected to manage all testing aspects of their projects. They will receive general direction from Testing Manager and day-to-day input from the Product Development Project Leader. They will manage multiple timelines and work with Testing leadership to secure human and financial resources as needed.
What you need to be successful:
- 3 to 7 years of new product development experience, preferably in the Marine industry.
- Strong understanding of the marine industry preferred
- Ability to inspire technical and non-technical team members to commit to targets and meet deliverables.
- Experience with data analysis tools.
- Ability to adapt to diverse cultures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment.
- Technical degree preferred. (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline)
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!
What’s in it for you:
Reports to: Division 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. #LI-SG1
