Hardware Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Hardware Engineering Manager opportunities with companies seeking experienced leaders to guide the design, development, testing, and launch of hardware products. These roles bring together technical depth, people leadership, and cross-functional collaboration—and many offer compensation of $100,000 or more. Ladders features vetted professional jobs to help you find your next leadership opportunity.

What Does a Hardware Engineering Manager Do?

Hardware Engineering Managers lead engineering teams that create and improve physical products and systems. Depending on the company and industry, they may oversee electrical, mechanical, systems, or product hardware engineering. Common responsibilities include setting technical direction, managing project schedules and resources, reviewing designs, supporting prototyping and validation, and helping teams resolve complex engineering challenges.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for a background in hardware engineering and experience guiding projects or teams from concept through production. Helpful qualifications may include a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field; knowledge of design and testing processes; and a record of delivering products that meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule goals. Communication, prioritization, mentoring, and collaboration skills are also important.

Where Hardware Engineering Managers Work

Hardware engineering leaders work across industries that develop physical technology, including electronics, semiconductor, telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial equipment. The scope of a role can vary, from managing a specialized engineering group to coordinating multiple teams and partners across an organization.

Find Your Next Hardware Engineering Manager Role

Browse Hardware Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industry focus, and leadership scope to identify positions that fit your experience and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team to drive cost reduction, optimize products, and deliver impactful results across the Outdoor Power Equipment portfolio while collaborating with cross-functio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Champion global initiatives by leading cross-functional projects, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and engineering expertise to drive strategic success and foster strong partnerships across all or...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $160K *

Champion the integration of software and firmware in UAVs, driving cross-functional collaboration and technical milestones. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure seamless delivery and validati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Lead the vision and execution of technology initiatives, managing cross-functional teams to deliver impactful programs across engineering, product, and business domains, ensuring alignment and visibil...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform electrical systems by designing, testing, and validating innovative power solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance while providing techni...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $185K *

Drive innovation in automotive electronics by leading PCB layout design and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust hardware meets specifications, while managing program...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $185K *

Innovate in the automotive sector by leading PCB layout design for cutting-edge ECUs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust hardware meets specifications and enhances vehicle perfor...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $185K *

Drive innovation in automotive electronics by leading PCB layout design and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust hardware meets specifications, while managing program...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $215K *

Empower a dynamic software engineering team by leading innovative projects, enhancing development processes, and fostering technical talent. Drive collaboration and accountability while shaping the fu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $400K *

Drive the future of hardware development as a Technical Program Manager, leading projects from engineering builds to mass production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize operati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in the research, design, and development of innovative hardware solutions. Oversee project documentation, ensure compliance with standards, and manage engineering processes to deli...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $190K *

Empower our electrical engineering team by leading talent development, setting technical standards, and guiding project execution. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative consumer electro...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $166K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive physical design projects, improving methodologies and integration processes for next-gen high-performance chips in an innovative environment, focusing...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $143K *

Manage engineering and QA issues, ensuring effective communication and project support across teams. Drive product design, quality resolution, and process improvements while nurturing customer relatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining robotic systems through innovative design and engineering. Collaborate across disciplines to create reliable, high-performance hardware solutions while leading projects f...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Join us to lead and inspire a design engineering team, managing multiple projects while ensuring quality and timely deliverables. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and efficiency in e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes and systems for a dynamic wire harness and renewable energy operation. Drive continuous improvement, support production readiness, and foster cros...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to pioneering manufacturing solutions, ensuring a seamless launch and continuous improvement of product lines through strategic collaboration, technical expertise, and pro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of automation by leading hardware engineering and integration efforts. Oversee the design, commissioning, and standardization of robotic systems, ensuring seamless deployment acro...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading hardware engineering and integration for cutting-edge robotics. Oversee design, commissioning, and team development to enhance automation capabilities across multiple...

Dearborn, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading a global Application Engineering team, enhancing quoting tools, and driving strategic partnerships. This role blends technical expertise with people leadership to ensure...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $225K *

Shape the future of engineering excellence by leading a high-performing team to drive product development, process improvements, and operational efficiency in a dynamic multi-site environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $225K *

Inspire a high-performing engineering team to drive growth through innovative product development and process improvements, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple sites...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $300K *

Lead and optimize a team of software engineers to develop innovative storage solutions, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective project management across multiple teams and locations, while d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $300K *

Drive innovation in AI consumer product builds, leading prototypes through launch. Partner cross-functionally to ensure efficient execution and validation, with occasional in-region travel to support...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Hardware Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Hardware Engineering Manager leads engineers who design, develop, test, and support physical products or systems. The role typically includes setting technical priorities, managing projects and teams, reviewing engineering work, and coordinating with other departments.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Hardware Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek a relevant engineering background, experience with hardware development, and demonstrated project or team leadership. Specific requirements vary by role and may include expertise in electrical, mechanical, systems, or product engineering.

  • Which industries hire Hardware Engineering Managers?question toggle

    Hiring industries may include electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial equipment.

  • How much do Hardware Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Hardware Engineering Manager jobs paying $100K or more?question toggle

    You can browse vetted Hardware Engineering Manager opportunities on Ladders, where professional jobs are selected for salaries of $100,000 or more.