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Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Transform the everyday with us!
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager – Smart Infrastructure Electronics R&D. This position will be based at Peachtree Corners, GA.
Siemens is seeking an experienced engineering leader to lead the mechanical engineering team within the Smart Infrastructure Electronics Research and Development Group. Product areas currently include high volume residential arc fault and ground fault circuit breakers, Automated Transfer Switch controllers, energy and temperature monitoring systems, residential test equipment, and complete Smart Home, cloud enabled controllable systems. Responsibilities will encompass all mechanical tasks and cover the entire product life cycle including development and design, prototyping, testing, validation, certification, and production support.
You’ll make a difference with these duties:
- Build and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on power products for residential, commercial, and industrial markets.
- Manage mechanical design responsibilities across the full product lifecycle, including development, prototyping, testing, validation, certification, production launch, and sustaining support.
- Partner with electrical hardware, software, test, integration, product management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, application engineering, and field support teams to deliver complete product solutions.
- Guide engineering priorities, resources, budgets, project schedules, tradeoffs, risks, and communication with leadership and stakeholders.
- Support compliance with applicable UL, NEC, and ANSI requirements, including UL 489, UL 943, UL 1699, and UL 61010 standards.
- Support product launches and production ramp-up for high-volume products in collaboration with factory teams.
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience with the following:
- Product development, engineering, or technical leadership with electromechanical products.
- Leading engineering teams and complex product or lifecycle projects in a cross-functional environment.
- Product design, verification and validation, regulatory certification, engineering change control, and structured problem-solving.
- Collaborating with manufacturing organizations and geographically distributed teams.
- Applying UL standards, including UL 489, UL 943, UL 1699, and UL 61010.
- Developing engineering project schedules and estimating project costs, including labor, indirect expenses, and capital expenses.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including regular collaboration with factory teams, based on business needs.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of low-voltage circuit protection or electrical distribution equipment.
- Experience with mechanical 3D CAD tools such as Creo.
- Experience with documentation systems such as Teamcenter.
- Experience maintaining a cost center that includes people, projects, capital, and other expenses.
- Experience with miniature circuit breakers and molded case circuit breakers.
- Ability to navigate diverse perspectives, build consensus, and communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Transform the everyday with us!
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager – Smart Infrastructure Electronics R&D. This position will be based at Peachtree Corners, GA.
Siemens is seeking an experienced engineering leader to lead the mechanical engineering team within the Smart Infrastructure Electronics Research and Development Group. Product areas currently include high volume residential arc fault and ground fault circuit breakers, Automated Transfer Switch controllers, energy and temperature monitoring systems, residential test equipment, and complete Smart Home, cloud enabled controllable systems. Responsibilities will encompass all mechanical tasks and cover the entire product life cycle including development and design, prototyping, testing, validation, certification, and production support.
You’ll make a difference with these duties:
- Build and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on power products for residential, commercial, and industrial markets.
- Manage mechanical design responsibilities across the full product lifecycle, including development, prototyping, testing, validation, certification, production launch, and sustaining support.
- Partner with electrical hardware, software, test, integration, product management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, application engineering, and field support teams to deliver complete product solutions.
- Guide engineering priorities, resources, budgets, project schedules, tradeoffs, risks, and communication with leadership and stakeholders.
- Support compliance with applicable UL, NEC, and ANSI requirements, including UL 489, UL 943, UL 1699, and UL 61010 standards.
- Support product launches and production ramp-up for high-volume products in collaboration with factory teams.
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience with the following:
- Product development, engineering, or technical leadership with electromechanical products.
- Leading engineering teams and complex product or lifecycle projects in a cross-functional environment.
- Product design, verification and validation, regulatory certification, engineering change control, and structured problem-solving.
- Collaborating with manufacturing organizations and geographically distributed teams.
- Applying UL standards, including UL 489, UL 943, UL 1699, and UL 61010.
- Developing engineering project schedules and estimating project costs, including labor, indirect expenses, and capital expenses.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including regular collaboration with factory teams, based on business needs.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of low-voltage circuit protection or electrical distribution equipment.
- Experience with mechanical 3D CAD tools such as Creo.
- Experience with documentation systems such as Teamcenter.
- Experience maintaining a cost center that includes people, projects, capital, and other expenses.
- Experience with miniature circuit breakers and molded case circuit breakers.
- Ability to navigate diverse perspectives, build consensus, and communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Who's Hiring
- Target70
- Burns & McDonnell42
- DHL24
- Michels12
- Molex10
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services20
- Technology & Software14
- Retail7
- Automotive6
- Manufacturing5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in distribution manager jobs.
- 3-7 years of distribution, warehouse, or supply chain management experience
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as Manhattan Associates, SAP EWM, or Blue Yonder
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing KPIs including on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and order fill rate
- Familiarity with DOT regulations, OSHA safety standards, and inbound and outbound compliance requirements
- APICS CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent supply chain certification preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Distribution Manager Job Search
Quantify throughput and fulfillment metrics on your resume
Distribution manager resumes that stand out name specific volume figures like units shipped per day, on-time delivery rates, or inventory accuracy improvements. Generic claims about managing teams or reducing costs won't differentiate you from dozens of other applicants with similar titles.
Target openings by distribution model not just title
Filter for roles that match the distribution model you know best, whether that's direct-to-consumer, business-to-business, omnichannel, or third-party logistics. A candidate from a high-volume e-commerce warehouse is a different fit than one from a regional wholesale distributor.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists distribution manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your WMS and TMS proficiency clearly
Employers expect you to name the warehouse management and transportation management systems you've operated. List specific platforms like Manhattan Associates, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, or Oracle WMS rather than writing 'experience with WMS software.'
Prepare case studies around operational problem-solving
Interviewers for distribution manager roles routinely ask how you handled a carrier failure, a peak-season surge, or a compliance issue. Prepare two or three concrete examples with a clear situation, your decision, and the measurable outcome before your first interview.
Negotiate your offer with total compensation in mind
Distribution manager offers often include performance bonuses tied to fill rates, shrinkage, or cost-per-unit targets. Ask specifically how those metrics are calculated and what recent payout history looks like before you accept any number on the base offer alone.
Distribution Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most distribution managers?
The companies hiring the most distribution managers right now include Target, Burns & McDonnell, and DHL, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated among large retailers, third-party logistics providers, and food and beverage distributors expanding their regional networks.
How many distribution manager jobs are remote?
About 57% of distribution manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since most roles require on-site oversight of physical operations. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements are network planning, vendor compliance, and transportation analytics roles within larger distribution organizations.
How do you become a distribution manager?
Most distribution managers start in warehouse associate, inventory control, or logistics coordinator roles and move into supervisory positions before stepping into management. Building hands-on experience with warehouse management systems, earning a supply chain certification like APICS CPIM, and demonstrating that you can hit throughput and accuracy KPIs consistently are the practical steps that lead to a manager-level offer.
Can you get hired as a distribution manager without direct management experience?
You can transition into a distribution manager role from a senior individual-contributor position if you've led process improvement projects, trained other team members, or owned a specific operational function like inbound receiving or outbound shipping. Employers in smaller distribution centers are more open to promoting from within or hiring a strong lead without prior manager titles, especially if you can speak to measurable results.
What does the distribution manager interview process look like?
Most distribution manager interviews run two to four rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR focused on your background and availability. The second brings in the operations director or VP of supply chain and centers on behavioral questions about how you've handled labor shortages, carrier failures, or peak-volume periods. A final round often includes a facility walkthrough or a situational exercise where you talk through how you'd approach an operational problem specific to their network.
Where can I find and apply to distribution manager jobs?
You can find and apply to distribution manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and distribution model, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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