Global Head, Marine Innovation Engineering

Yamaha Motor Corporation; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; 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 Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, is seeking a Division Manager for Marine Innovation Engineering in Kennesaw, GA. You will lead the Marine Innovation Engineering Division, guiding strategy, budgets, and cross-functional teams across regions to deliver next-generation marine technologies.

This senior role requires aligning engineering investments with business goals and driving complex development programs from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 15-20 years of progressive engineering leadership experience.
• Experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Strong understanding of marine/automotive or related technology industries.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

MBA or PhD in Engineering preferred

Job description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, is seeking a Division Manager for Marine Innovation Engineering in Kennesaw, GA. You will lead the Marine Innovation Engineering Division, guiding strategy, budgets, and cross-functional teams across regions to deliver next-generation marine technologies.

This senior role requires aligning engineering investments with business goals and driving complex development programs from concept to production.