Engineering Services Manager

yamahaexternalcareersite; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 (hourly

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA seeks an Engineering Services Manager to lead the Marine team at the MIC in Kennesaw, GA. You will guide the Engineering Services group, ensuring development teams have resources to execute MIC development functions.

The role emphasizes managing R&D support, CAE tools, process and compliance, and collaboration across the U.S. MIC to build capabilities and training plans, with travel about 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 10+ years managing technical teams
• Experience in product development and stage-gate processes
• OSHA Maritime Safety, Water/CPR training preferred
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience in workshop/R&D shop environments, 5+ years preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
• Passion for outdoors, boating, and marine experience a plus
• Ability to travel; estimated travel 15%

Responsibilities

• Oversee the R&D Services team embedded in Engineering Services, supporting MIC shop functions
• Manage Design Technology Services resources and CAE tools
• Direct Process and Compliance functions, including process controls and training
• Lead E/S administrative workload and guidance
• Collaborate with US MIC team to build capabilities and training plans
• Work with MIC development leadership to meet maturity and performance goals
• Manage department budget, forecast resources, and external spending
• Foster learning through hands-on product exposure and industry trends

Skills

People management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

CAE tools

Job description

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for anEngineering Services Managerto join our Marine team inKennesaw, GA. In this role, youwillbe responsible forresponsible 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. Thisincludes, 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. Thisincludes, but is not limited to, development team process controls,trainingand 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,capabilitiesand 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, outsidespending, 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
• Strongproficiencyin MSOffice (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’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;assuch,we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive,and authentic workplace.Ifyou’reexcited about this role but yourpast experiencedoesn’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’sin it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hourwork-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, 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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