Japan Business Development Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for aNew Product Integration Engineerto join ourMarineteam inKennesaw, GA.Theposition develops andmaintainsa five-year manufacturing strategy with the leadership at 7+ manufacturing locations. This position also supports and leads the development and execution of the manufacturingportionof theGate-Process for New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Integration (NPI) for the US Marine Business Unit (MBU). This includes assessing manufacturing capabilities at each location and building a business case for "where built" for new products in development (GateP0 andP1) be it at existing Yamaha manufacturing locations or outsourced.This position manages and implements manufacturing process improvements and best practices across the Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS) Marine Division's 7+ manufacturing locations with a focus on flawless execution at the Startof Production (SOP).The position manages theGateP3 and GateP4processes, Production Make Ready and SOP,to achieve flawless execution at SOP in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost, and delivery. The position works closely with Yamaha Motor Corporation (YMC) in Japan & YMUS Design Engineers, the Marine Innovation Center (MIC) and Manufacturing Leadership, Quality, Operations, Production Engineering, Sales, Information Systems, Operational Excellence Support, andSupply chainTeams to identify the requirements for new product integrations and follows theGate-Process through serial production at the manufacturing locations.

Whatyou'llbe doing:

• Work closely with manufacturing operations leadership to develop and meet the requirements for operational NPI readiness (P3) and new product integration (P4).
• Lead the P3 and P4 processes for all new products at the YMUS MBU.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve production methodsutilizinglean tools, knowledge of product design, materials and partsmanagement, tooling and production equipment capabilities, process methods,problem solving,process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), andquality control standards to reduce manufactured cost and ensure the flawless execution of NPI.
• Help develop P-Process skills, knowledge, and process effectiveness at the MBU manufacturing subsidiaries.
• Develop andmaintainthe 3+2 manufacturing (5-year) strategy for the MBU, working closely with product development teams and manufacturing leadership.
• Lead the development of the business case fordeterminingthe "where built" for new products in development (P0 & P1).
• Lead process improvement evaluations on the P-Process at least annually following the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) model.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management.
• 10+ years of operations management experience in progressive roles of leadership, including leading multiple NPIs following a structured gate process.
• 10+ years applying lean manufacturing methodologies to support continuous improvement in manufacturing operations
• Demonstrable experience leading manufactured cost improvements at multiple locations in a geographically dispersed business, involving multiple NPIs, projects, timelines, teams, and deliverables.
• Experience working in an ISO9001 manufacturing environment and a demonstrated clear understanding of ISO9001 requirements
• Exhibit strong leadership skills with the ability tomaintaina wide range of multi-site relationships at all levels of the organizationutilizinginfluence, communication, facilitation, and presentation to effectively define and manage positive change.
• Possess a thorough understanding of New Product Development, New Product Integration, and the Gate-Processes and practices, withabilityto assess, explain, and deploy with a common-sense approach to plant teams to drive flawless execution at SOP.
• Travel50 -60% of the time.

Preferred:

• Experience in leading manufacturing operations,Continuous ImprovementandNew Product Integrationin heavy truck or automotive.
• Experience in TS or IATF 16949.
• Accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt,Black Belt,or Master Black Belt.
• Experience working with theSocietyManufacturing Engineers, the Association of Manufacturing Excellence, and the Shingo Institute.
• Industry experience in Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics (FRP) and Aluminum boat building or related fields.

Don'tmeet 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, assuchwe are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Ifyou'reexcited about this role but yourpast experiencedoesn'talign 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'sin it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 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 borrowand demoYamaha products

Reports to:Directorof Manufacturing Support

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, genderidentify, 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.

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