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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$96K - $153K *

Advance the design and execution of large-scale fulfillment centers, utilizing engineering expertise to enhance automation and efficiency. Collaborate with vendors and teams to ensure safe, reliable...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$96K - $153K *

Elevate fulfillment operations by designing and executing large-scale automation projects. Collaborate with vendors and teams to ensure safe, reliable systems that enhance efficiency and scalability a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$96K - $153K *

Transform fulfillment operations by leveraging your engineering expertise to design and implement cutting-edge automation systems, ensuring efficiency and scalability in large-scale facilities that dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$96K - $153K *

Transform fulfillment center design by leveraging engineering expertise to create scalable, efficient automation systems. Collaborate with vendors and teams to enhance operational capabilities and ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Drive the end-to-end contract manufacturing strategy for cutting-edge wearable and spatial computing hardware, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and supply resilience through strategic partnerships a...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of wearable technology by leading contract manufacturing strategies for cutting-edge hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and supply r...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $85K *

Unlock potential by leading manufacturing teams to achieve production goals, ensuring safety and quality standards are met across Test, Assembly, Clean Room, and Machine Shop operations while driving...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Engineer enterprise IT systems across multi-site manufacturing. Lead infrastructure modernization and resolve complex issues in hybrid and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion enterprise IT systems by designing, implementing, and securing solutions across multi-site environments. Lead modernization initiatives and resolve complex issues while collaborating with tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Create and support enterprise IT systems in a multi-site manufacturing environment. This hands-on senior role requires deep technical expertise, operational ownership, and collaboration with business...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive enterprise IT solutions in a hands-on senior role, overseeing system design, implementation, and support across hybrid and cloud environments while resolving complex operational issues and leadi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $230K *

Manage a team of engineers to enhance material performance and manufacturability. Drive digital transformation initiatives, support hardware design, and lead process improvements while ensuring compli...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Partner with us to drive innovation as a Product Engineer, supporting key accounts by developing proof-of-concept systems and troubleshooting server issues while collaborating with diverse teams...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that’s shaping the future of data center technologies through innovation and expertise. Lead technical development and showcase cutting-edge embedded systems, while engaging with cross-fun...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $95K *

Champion innovative chassis product development, collaborating across teams to oversee design, scheduling, and on-time delivery, while maintaining a high standard of quality and performance in competi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Design innovative rack frame and PDU products while driving product management and technical support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data center infrastructure solutions, ensuring...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional technical support and training. Leverage your expertise in optical communications to resolve customer issues, conduct trials, and enhance product...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing airfoil casting quality and delivery. Lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement in turbine engine components to en...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate product development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, manage project scope, and ensure successful outcomes. Lead multiple projects while fostering trust...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $175K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative manufacturing processes for cutting-edge electro-optic devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success from design to high-volume...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Transform the future of advanced packaging by leading collaborative innovation initiatives, driving joint development projects, and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse teams and partners t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in shaping hardware reliability for cutting-edge autonomous construction machines. Lead engineering programs and work cross-functionally to ensure optimal machine...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Drive the development of high-performance server motherboards by collaborating with engineers and partners to ensure top-quality designs that meet market demands and exceed customer expectations...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Take ownership of innovative hardware design projects, collaborating across teams to ensure the development of high-performance server platforms. Drive schematic capture, PCB layout review, and labora...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $175K *

Manage a distributed engineering team, driving career growth and performance while actively contributing to coding and architecture. Spearhead risk engineering initiatives, optimize AWS costs, and enh...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.