Engineering Services Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA seeks an Engineering Services Manager to lead the Marine Engineering Services team in Kennesaw, GA. You will oversee MIC shop support, CAE tools management, and process/compliance functions, ensuring resources align with development goals.

Leading a skilled team, you will forecast budgets, mentor engineers, and collaborate with development leadership to advance MIC maturity and performance while enabling cross-functional success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience managing technical teams.
• Experience in product development and stage gate development approval processes.
• OSHA Maritime Safety, Water/CPR training preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience in workshop/R&D shop environments, 5+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering Services team in MIC shop functions and support development teams.
• Manage resources and tasks of Design Technology Services and CAE tools.
• Oversee Process and Compliance functions within E/S.
• Coordinate department workload and budget forecasting.
• Collaborate with MIC development leadership to achieve objectives.
• Foster learning and training plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project forecasting

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAE tools

Job description

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Services Manager to join our Marine team inKennesaw, GA . In this role, you will be responsible for responsible for leading the Engineering Services (E/S) team, who perform a variety of duties relating to the support of development teams and ensuring they have the required resources to execute MIC development functions. When prudent, they will create and put into practice processes and methodologies that support the efficient and productive functions of all development teams at the Marine Innovation Center (MIC).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Management oversight of the R&D Services team that is embedded in the E/S department. This primarily relates to MIC shop functions, prototype and testing support, development team support, etc.
• Manage the resources and tasks of the Design Technology Services functions of the MIC. This includes, but is not limited to, management and maintenance of all CAE tools & resources.
• Manage the resources and direction of Process and Compliance functions within E/S. This includes, but is not limited to, development team process controls, training and tracking.
• Manage and direct general workload of E/S administrative support and guidance.
• Liaise and collaborate with YMC E/S team to support buildout of the U.S. team, capabilities and training plans.
• Work directly with MIC development leadership to ensure key objectives related to MIC development maturity, team engagement and performance are recognized, planned and achieved.
• Manage department group budget through forecasting, resource needs, outside spending, etc.
• Foster continued learning of the team through first-hand product exposure, structured learning, and continuous industry exposure.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of demonstrated experience managing technical teams and directing the development of support of technical systems.
• Experience in product development and stage gate development approval processes
• OSHA Maritime Safety, Water/CPR training preferred
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience working in workshop/R&D shop environments, 5+ years preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders, build relationships, and influence decision-making.
• Passion for the outdoors, boating, fishing, and marine experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel. Estimated travel is 15%.

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:

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.