Engineering Manager

G3 Boats/Yamaha is looking to hire an Engineering Manager. If you’re energized by innovation, inspired by craftsmanship, and ready to help shape the next generation of world‑class boats, this role is your launchpad. We’re looking for an Engineering Manager who can lead with vision, build with precision, and bring big ideas to life on the water.

As our Engineering Manager, you’ll guide and develop a talented engineering and R&D team—steering everything from concept to completion. You’ll direct, coordinate, and champion the planning, organization, and execution of engineering projects that push our products forward. Whether it’s refining a hull design, improving a manufacturing process, or launching a new model, you’ll be at the helm.

You’ll collaborate across departments to solve manufacturing challenges, streamline processes, and ensure new technologies and designs move smoothly from prototype to production. Your leadership will keep projects on course, your creativity will spark innovation, and your technical expertise will help us build boats that perform as beautifully as they look.

If you love leading teams, solving complex problems, and bringing bold ideas to life—while working in an environment where craftsmanship meets cutting‑edge engineering—this is your opportunity to make waves.

 

Essential Job Functions: (responsibilities, duties and standards of the position, including supervisory level and reporting relationship)

1. Ensure boats meet marine safety regulations.
2. Serve as the engineering leader and technical authority, providing guidance, direction, and expertise across all engineering activities.
3. Cultivate a team culture grounded in ownership, collaboration, and empathy, reinforcing the organization’s core values and commitment to excellence.
4. Lead the development of proof‑of‑concept models and prototypes, transforming innovative ideas into functional designs.
5. Establish standards, structure, and best practices for workshops, training programs, and engineering projects.
6. Create detailed, high‑quality engineering plans, processes, and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across the team.
7. Propose, manage, and monitor budgets and timelines for engineering initiatives, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within scope.
8. Verify the accuracy and integrity of engineering work, reviewing methodologies, calculations, and outputs produced by the team.
9. Develop and oversee the reliability program, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate guidelines.
10. Conduct quality assurance reviews to validate the performance, safety, and craftsmanship of completed engineering projects.
11. Mentor and develop engineering team members, fostering high standards of quality, pride, and professional growth.
12. Define and execute the engineering strategy to support the facility’s long‑term growth and innovation goals.
13. Evaluate third‑party products, technologies, and specifications to determine suitability for integration into current or future designs.
14. Lead research and development initiatives, identifying opportunities for new products, improved processes, and enhanced performance.
15. Collaborate and communicate effectively with managers, suppliers, contractors, and cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and project success.
16. Coordinate and manage subcontracted engineering designs, ensuring deliverables meet quality, cost, and timeline expectations.
17. Align engineering priorities with operations, sales, marketing, and supply chain, ensuring cohesive execution of company objectives.

Qualifications and Skills: (in terms of experience, education & training)

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Marine, or Manufacturing Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
2. 6+ years of progressive engineering experience, ideally with leadership or management responsibilities.
3. Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and develop effective solutions.