Design Engineer E2

Summary

The Design Engineer E2, TVPD Design Department, provides design support resulting in the creation and/or improvement of parts and/or systems to achieve specific targets for off‑road recreation vehicles. This includes function, performance, durability, weight reduction, cost reduction, and ease of manufacturing. The role involves engineering study and the creation of 3D CAD models, 2D CAD drawings, and BOMs under the direction of Design Managers.

• Chassis – welded and/or bolt‑on connections with steel tubes, forgings, and stamped parts
• Suspension and steering components – including tires and wheels
• Driver controls – steering wheels, pedals, levers, and switches
• Plastic body works
• Seats

• Manage the design and development of parts for the recreational vehicle consumer product market from concept to production.
• Design and engineer parts, assemblies, and vehicles on 3D CAD to pass required testing and meet cost targets.
• Create 2D drawings for quotation and fabrication.
• Conduct design engineering research and organize information to support the best design concepts.
• Brainstorm ideas to solve development issues or create new designs.
• Work cross‑functionally with other groups, departments, or companies while championing your projects.
• Meet testing requirements and milestones.
• Provide periodic project status presentations to executives according to the stage‑gate process.

• Strong project management skills required.
• Strong design problem‑solving skills related to testing difficulties strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on vehicle building & testing preferred.
• Experience using Siemens NX CAD software preferred.

• Minimum requirement:
  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Ideal candidate:
  Minimum 3–5 years of experience in developing parts and systems for complex consumer products such as recreational vehicles or automotive.
• Experience with consumer plastic part design and/or metal parts strongly preferred.

95%–100% of the time spent in an office environment.

• Job Title:
  
  Design Engineer E2
• Job Code: 9943422
• Band: M00E2 – E2
• EEOC Classification: 2 – Professionals
• FLSA Status: E‑Exempt
• Prepared Date: 5/29/24
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Manufacturing

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Where required by state law and/or city ordinance, this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.