Division Manager - Marine Innovation Engineering

yamahaexternalcareersite; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment

Job summary

Yamaha is seeking a Division Manager, Marine Innovation Engineering in Kennesaw, GA. You will lead the Marine Innovation Engineering Division, directing strategy, roadmaps, and execution across mechanical, electrical, software, and UX disciplines.

The role manages global teams and partnerships to deliver next‑gen marine technologies. The position requires a senior engineering leader with 15–20 years of experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred (Engineering / MBA / PhD).
• 15–20 years of progressive engineering leadership experience with multis-disciplinary teams.
• Proven experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Marine Innovation Engineering Division with a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Define and execute technology and product development strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, software, connected, autonomous, and UX disciplines.
• Direct planning and execution of complex product development programs from concept through production.
• Manage resources, budgets, processes, and external technology partnerships.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to drive innovation and successful product launches.
• Develop talent and build organizational capabilities for future growth.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering / MBA / PhD in Engineering

Job description

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Division Manager, Marine Innovation Engineering to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA.In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Yamaha's Marine Innovation Engineering (MIE) Division. You will be responsible for driving the development of next‑generation marine technologies based on the software and electrical technology domain, leading a global engineering organization, and ensuring the successful execution of product development initiatives across multiple disciplines including electrical/electronic systems, software, digital user‑interface, connected technologies, autonomous systems, and user experience.

The Division Manager will lead cross‑functional teams across multiple regions, manage engineering resources and budgets, establish technology roadmaps, and collaborate closely with business, product planning, manufacturing, and executive leadership to deliver innovative marine products that support Yamaha's long‑term growth objectives.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and develop the Marine Innovation Engineering Division, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Define and execute technology and product development strategies aligned with Yamaha Marine's business objectives.
• Oversee cross‑functional engineering teams spanning mechanical, electrical/electronics, software, connected, autonomous, and UX disciplines.
• Direct the planning and execution of complex product development programs from concept through production.
• Manage organizational resources, budgets, engineering processes, and external technology partnerships.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders across Yamaha organizations to drive innovation and successful product launches.
• Develop talent, establish performance objectives, and build organizational capabilities to support future business growth.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field required.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA) PhD in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 15 - 20 years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including management of multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Strong understanding of marine, automotive, or related technology industries.
• Familiarity with software-defined products, mechatronics systems, connected systems, embedded systems, and emerging technologies.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align engineering investments with company strategy and financial objectives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, especially engagement with the global stakeholders including Japan, and Europe.
• Experience working in a global organization and leading geographically distributed teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

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:

Director - Chief of Technology, Marine Business Unit

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

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