Engineering Design Manager Jobs

Engineering Design Managers lead teams that turn concepts into reliable, practical products and systems. They connect design vision with engineering execution, guide multidisciplinary teams, and help organizations deliver solutions that meet customer needs, technical requirements, schedules, and budgets. Explore vetted Engineering Design Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does an Engineering Design Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and organization, but often include setting design direction, overseeing engineering design work, reviewing concepts and technical documentation, and coordinating with product, manufacturing, quality, and business teams. Managers also develop team capabilities, manage project priorities, address technical risks, and ensure designs satisfy performance, safety, cost, and regulatory requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a background in engineering or product design, experience leading technical teams, and the ability to guide projects from early concepts through validation or production. Useful strengths include systems thinking, design review, project and resource management, clear communication, and familiarity with relevant design tools, standards, and industry processes. Specific qualifications depend on the role and sector.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Engineering Design Managers work across sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, medical technology, and construction. Depending on the company, related titles may include Design Engineering Manager, Mechanical Design Manager, Product Design Engineering Manager, or Director of Engineering Design. Browse openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and leadership scope.

Find Engineering Design Manager Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Engineering Design Manager jobs to find roles that align with your experience, technical expertise, and career goals. Review each listing for compensation details, required qualifications, location, and team responsibilities.

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$95K - $115K *

Elevate product innovation by independently designing and evaluating complex engineering solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and support manufacturing, ensuring adherenc...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform projects by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to plans, and optimizing customer relations while delivering profitable outcomes. Drive continuous improvement and maintain key...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead cross-functional project teams to drive successful execution of programs while ensuring customer satisfaction and financial performance. Collaborate effectively and manage stakeholder relationshi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $191K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role in developing innovative battery material manufacturing processes, ensuring operational excellence from design to commissioning in a collaborative engineering env...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $185K *

Lead the charge in equipment engineering, balancing hands-on execution with strategic oversight to enhance manufacturing reliability and team performance in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Drive execution and delivery of ECU programs in Infotainment & Connectivity. Lead a team, manage schedules, mitigate risks, and foster cross-functional collaboration to streamline product development...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $166K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with environmental standards while fostering a safe and efficient work environment through effective tea...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate complex defense projects by leading engineering development and production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a dynamic environment, driving projects...

London, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $100K *

Engineer innovative solutions in Process Design Engineering, collaborating across teams to deliver exceptional industrial chemical projects. Leverage your expertise to drive design activities and ensu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $240K *

Lead the charge in procurement engineering, ensuring parts meet design, quality, and cost standards while managing a team to resolve supplier issues and drive cost reduction initiatives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $129K *

Drive impactful energy projects by managing land and site acquisitions, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance project...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $128K *

Lead the charge in managing complex transmission land acquisition projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with project management standards to drive impactful results in...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $128K *

Join a team that's driving impactful projects in energy and utilities. Manage multiple land acquisition initiatives, coordinate with diverse stakeholders, and ensure project success through effective...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by designing and testing advanced avionics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create reliable hardware for next-gen defense platforms, ensuring performance in d...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative mechanical manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver exceptional design solutions in a dynamic, hands-on enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic Configuration Engineering team, driving project excellence and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of collaboration and customer success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery and design processes by leading a multidisciplinary team. Drive collaboration and operational excellence to ensure client satisfaction and technical quality in construction p...

Squamish, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

Empower client relationships and lead project teams to deliver innovative mechanical engineering solutions. Oversee project milestones and drive performance efficiencies while ensuring technical excel...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $140K *

Advance innovative manufacturing processes for spacecraft components, collaborating with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, prototype development, and transition to production, while implem...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $200K *

Contribute to precision machine design by rapidly prototyping and building advanced mechanical systems for semiconductor fabrication, ensuring accuracy at the nanometer scale while collaborating with...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $200K *

Transform the future of semiconductor technology by designing and prototyping cutting-edge precision mechanical systems. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to deliver innovative solutions that me...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $215K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI infrastructure by managing R&D programs that evaluate and advance next-gen data center technologies, ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering and e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $175K *

Optimize project delivery by managing Gantt charts for multiple aerospace programs. Collaborate with engineers and leadership to ensure schedules align with critical paths, risks, and resource availab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex engineering projects in power generation. Lead multidisciplinary designers to fulfill project goals while fostering collaboration and ensuring qualit...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product development by leading engineering activities, managing small-scale projects, and driving efficiency through innovative design solutions and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Engineering Design Manager do?question toggle

    An Engineering Design Manager leads design and engineering teams, sets technical direction, coordinates with partner functions, and helps deliver products or systems that meet performance, cost, schedule, safety, and quality goals.

  • What qualifications are common for Engineering Design Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many roles ask for an engineering or design background, relevant industry experience, and a record of leading technical projects or teams. Requirements vary, and some positions may favor expertise in a specific discipline, software, or regulatory environment.

  • Which industries hire Engineering Design Managers?question toggle

    Hiring industries can include manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, medical technology, and construction, among others.

  • Are Engineering Design Manager jobs available with salaries of $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including Engineering Design Manager opportunities when available. Compensation and eligibility depend on the individual listing.

  • What related job titles should I search?question toggle

    Related titles may include Design Engineering Manager, Mechanical Design Manager, Product Design Engineering Manager, and Director of Engineering Design. Titles and responsibilities differ by employer.