CAE Engineer

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a CAE Engineer II to join our Marin e team in Kennesaw, GA . In this role you will be responsible for the development of marine propellers and application of advanced analysis techniques to design of marine products. Evaluation of existing products and development of new products from proof of concept through production. What you'll be doing: Develop marine propellers for outboard engines and other marine products through analysis of hydrodynamics, structural mechanics, and manufacturability. Coordination and planning of on-water testing and evaluation from proof of concept through production. Develop and implement advanced CAE processes for design of marine products. FEA analysis to support product development on cross-functional teams. Learn established development processes and assist with continuous process improvement to improve efficiency What you need to be successful: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Marine Engineering. Master’s or PhD preferred. 3+ years of experience designing consumer or industrial products. 3+ years of experience in marine industry product design preferred. Proven experience in cross-functional teams. Proven experience applying FEA to product development, experience with NX NASTRAN/STAR-CCM+ preferred. Highly Skilled with 3D CAD tools like Solidworks, NX, CAESES, etc. Experience or project work using formal optimization techniques preferred. Experience with 1-way and 2-way coupled CFD/FEA preferred. Programming in Matlab, C/C++, Python, etc. Willingness to travel to Yamaha Motor Japan, suppliers, and testing sites as needed. 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: 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr