Testing Manager

Testing Manager - Yamaha Marine

Jacksonville, Florida | Waterfront Test & Evaluation Facility

Lead Where Innovation Meets the Water

Yamaha Marine is searching for an exceptional Testing Manager to lead one of the most unique engineering and testing operations in the industry. Imagine starting your day overlooking the inlet to the ocean while walking the docks of your private marina while managing a dedicated waterfront testing facility complete with a marina, fleet of test boats, and direct access to some of the best real-world marine testing environments in the country.

This is far more than a traditional management role. You will be the driving force behind Yamaha's on-water product validation efforts, overseeing facility operations, leading a talented technical team, and helping shape the future of marine propulsion technology. From managing daily operations to heading out on the water to support testing activities, this role offers a rare combination of leadership, technology, and hands-on boating experience.

If you're passionate about boating, marine technology, and building high-performing teams, this is an opportunity to turn that passion into a career.

Why This Role Stands Out

Waterfront office and marina environment

Regular opportunities to get on the water and support testing activities

Leadership role with significant operational autonomy

Direct influence on future Yamaha marine products

Combination of facility management, engineering support, boating, and team leadership

Opportunity to work with industry-leading marine technology every day

This is a rare opportunity to combine your leadership skills, operational expertise, and passion for boating while helping develop the next generation of Yamaha Marine products.

What you'll be doing:

Lead a World-Class Marine Testing Operation

• Direct all activities at Yamaha's waterfront testing facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and successful execution of testing programs.
• Plan workloads, allocate resources, and maintain operational readiness to support demanding development schedules.
• Oversee a unique portfolio of assets, including boats, trucks, marine equipment, tools, and facility infrastructure.

Inspire and Develop Great People

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of highly skilled technicians and marine professionals.
• Foster a culture built on safety, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive technical training and career development initiatives that help employees grow and thrive.

Operate an Elite Waterfront Facility

• Manage day-to-day operations of Yamaha's marina, office complex, and test site.
• Coordinate facility maintenance, contractors, and improvements to ensure a best-in-class work environment.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs, emergency response plans, and operational procedures.

Ensure Safety, Compliance, and Excellence

• Champion a safety-first culture and maintain compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and corporate requirements.
• Lead Environmental Health & Safety initiatives and ensure site readiness for audits and inspections.
• Protect site security, confidentiality, and Yamaha intellectual property.

Drive Strategic Business Success

• Manage site operating and capital budgets, forecasting expenses and identifying future investment needs.
• Support annual planning and budgeting processes.
• Oversee internal billing and reporting activities to ensure accurate financial accountability.

Represent Yamaha on the Water and in the Community

• Serve as the face of the facility, building strong relationships within Yamaha and throughout the local marine community.
• Support on-water testing activities and spend time aboard Yamaha vessels evaluating products in real-world conditions.
• Help showcase Yamaha's commitment to innovation, quality, and performance.

Who Thrives in This Role

We're looking for a leader who is equally comfortable managing a high-performing team, operating a complex waterfront facility, and collaborating with engineers developing the next generation of marine technology. The ideal candidate combines strong business and leadership skills with a passion for boating, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What you need to be successful:

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire, develop, and build high-performing teams.
• A strong background in facility, operations, or test-site management with responsibility for people, budgets, assets, and day-to-day operations.
• An understanding of the product development process and what it takes to bring innovative products from concept to reality.
• Experience within the marine industry is highly valued, along with a genuine passion for boating and life on the water.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and safety practices that support world-class operations.
• Strong business and organizational skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• The ability to build relationships across diverse teams, cultures, and business functions, both domestically and internationally.
• A confident and adaptable leadership style that thrives in fast-moving environments where priorities can change quickly.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a hands-on leader who enjoys building teams, solving complex operational challenges, and creating an environment where people can do their best work. Whether you're reviewing budgets, coordinating a testing schedule, walking the docks, meeting with contractors, or heading out on the water to support a test program, you're energized by variety and motivated by responsibility.

Most importantly, you're excited by the opportunity to lead a unique waterfront operation that plays a critical role in shaping the future of Yamaha Marine products.

Why People Want This Job

This isn't a cubicle management role.

It's an opportunity to lead a premier waterfront testing facility complete with a marina, fleet of test boats, and direct access to the water. You'll work alongside passionate marine professionals, influence future product development, and enjoy a work environment that most boating enthusiasts can only dream about.

If you've ever wanted to combine leadership, technology, operations, and boating into one career-defining opportunity, this is it!

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: Testing 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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