Engineering Manager

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. This position assists the Department Manager with the supervision of the Engineering Department and manages the design, development documentation and release of new products to production. This position will design and develop accessory components for Yamaha products per the concept requests of the Product Planning group.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage product development to ensure projects stay on schedule and meets target costs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and evaluate new technologies for hardware and control system development.
• Manage a team of 3-6 engineers to ensure effective performance and maintain high motivation.
• Participate in the hiring process by screening resumes, conducting interviews, and selecting qualified candidates.
• Manage the department's capital and operational budgets, plan the budget requirements for each development project, and monitor actual expenses.
• Participate in future product ideation discussions and contribute by proposing attractive and feasible solutions.
• Develop technical strategies and present them to senior management
• Contribute to the design of next-generation boat control system architecture
• Lead collaboration with external vendors from production development through future strategic planning.
• Ensure contractual and legal compliance in all business dealings with external vendors.
• Establishes design & qualification test criteria which will ensure a cost-effective product which meets Yamaha performance, quality & reliability requirements.
• Oversee the fabrication of prototypes and pre-production parts for testing.
• Provide suppliers with necessary design information to develop components and ensure production of quality products.
• Lead and direct the work of others for a specific model. Approve and review designs/drawings of others within the department.
• Create and maintain department development flowcharts, continuously identifying and implementing improvements.

What you need to be successful:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, or Software Engineering required.
• Masters in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and embedded systems.
• Minimum of 3-5 yrs of managerial experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Must possess excellent engineering judgment and analysis skills.
• ADAS development and Simulation experience a plus.
• Must have strong project management experience in mass production development of electronic systems.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen with the ability to develop compelling business cases.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing workload.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to travel internationally and domestically to Japan and to suppliers.

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: Department 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Kennesaw, GA

Job ID: Yamaha-ff61c6e9-9cf8-416f-8503-043cd8ec4337

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-03T18:34:47