Engineering Design Manager Jobs in Georgia
Engineering Design Manager jobs in Georgia are in active demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, automotive manufacturing, and advanced energy systems, with openings at every level from team lead to senior director. The largest hiring centers are Atlanta, Savannah, and Marietta, where companies like Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Georgia-Pacific maintain significant engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties are mechanical systems design, electrical and controls engineering management, and product development leadership. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird’s complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com (https://www.blue-bird.com/).
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, the Senior Director, Design Engineering - Electrical provides strategic and operational leadership for Blue Bird's Electrical and Controls Engineering function across the full product portfolio and multiple locations. This role leads the development and execution of the technical direction, governance, organizational capability, and operating model for high- and low-voltage electrical systems, vehicle controls, and next-generation electrical architectures across all powertrains and vehicle configurations. The Senior Director translates business and product strategy into a multi-year engineering roadmap; delivers safe, compliant, reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions from concept through launch and field support; and builds a high-performing leadership and engineering team. As a senior engineering leader, this position partners across Product Development, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Service, Finance, and commercial teams to improve speed to market, product quality, warranty performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term business results.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute the electrical and controls engineering strategy, multi-year technology roadmap, operating model, and priorities in alignment with Blue Bird's product and business objectives.
- Lead a multi-site organization of engineering managers, technical leaders, and professionals; manage organizational structure, workforce plans, talent development, succession, performance expectations, and accountability.
- Serve as the senior technical authority for high- and low-voltage electrical systems, vehicle controls, electrical architecture, diagnostics, electric vehicles, and electrical safety.
- Implement and maintain engineering governance, design standards, technical review and approval processes, configuration and change controls, and documentation requirements.
- Lead the portfolio of electrical engineering programs from concept through production launch and field support, ensuring disciplined scope, resource, schedule, budget, risk, and milestone management.
- Lead development and launch of next-generation electrical architectures, technologies, and processes that improve vehicle capability, reliability, serviceability, scalability, and speed to market.
- Ensure designs and validation plans meet applicable federal, state, industry, safety, and customer requirements and support the company's product safety and compliance obligations.
- Champion robust engineering practices, including systems engineering, requirements management, design reviews, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, verification and validation, and engineering release discipline.
- Lead resolution of significant product, launch, field, and warranty issues by driving cross-functional root cause, containment, corrective action, and lessons learned.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations leadership to improve design for manufacturability, first-time quality, production efficiency, and long-term product performance.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality to develop a technically capable, resilient supply base and ensure supplier design, validation, APQP, and PPAP readiness.
- Drive value engineering, product cost, complexity reduction, and standardization initiatives while maintaining safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and manage the function's operating and capital plans, resource allocation, business cases, and investment recommendations; track return on investment and delivery of committed benefits.
- Provide clear, timely communication on strategy, performance, program health, technical risk, investment needs, and critical decisions to the SVP of Engineering and senior leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS
- Senior functional leadership capability with a demonstrated record of setting technical strategy, translating strategy into executable plans, and delivering measurable business and product results.
- Deep technical expertise in vehicle electrical systems, including high- and low-voltage architecture, distribution, controls, diagnostics, communications networks, and electric-vehicle safety.
- Broad leadership expertise across multiple engineering disciplines, product platforms, locations, and phases of the product lifecycle.
- Proven ability to lead leaders, build organizational capability, establish accountability, coach high-potential talent, and develop succession plans.
- Strong portfolio and program governance capability, with the ability to prioritize competing initiatives, allocate resources, manage dependencies, and deliver complex programs from concept through launch.
- Senior-level judgment and systems thinking, with the ability to make sound trade-off decisions involving safety, compliance, quality, cost, timing, customer needs, and technical risk.
- Strong business and financial acumen, including operating and capital budget ownership, business-case development, cost analysis, forecasting, and return-on-investment assessment.
- Demonstrated command of product safety, regulatory compliance, engineering governance, design assurance, verification and validation, and change control.
- Senior leadership presence and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical and business matters clearly to senior leaders and align stakeholders around decisions and priorities.
- Proven ability to influence across functions and organizational boundaries and build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal business partners.
- Demonstrated change leadership, continuous-improvement orientation, and ability to challenge established practices constructively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including the use of data, engineering evidence, and risk-based decision making
- High integrity, sound professional judgment, and a visible commitment to safety, quality, customer focus, collaboration, and accountability
- Working knowledge of engineering development and collaboration tools, product lifecycle management systems, and standard business applications.
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution, required.
- 15+ years of progressively responsible product engineering experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, truck, bus, or similarly complex manufacturing industry, required.
- 8+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including experience leading managers, senior technical leaders, and/or multi-site engineering organizations, required.
- All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration, preferred.
- Senior leadership experience in vehicle electrification, embedded controls, advanced electrical architecture, and/or zero-emission commercial vehicles; PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
WE VALUE
- An enterprise mindset and the ability to connect engineering priorities to customer, operational, and financial outcomes.
- Visible, decisive leadership that creates clarity, builds trust, and holds leaders and teams accountable for commitments.
- The courage to challenge assumptions, elevate risks early, and make timely decisions grounded in data and sound engineering judgment.
- A customer-focused approach and the ability to balance safety, quality, cost, timing, innovation, and manufacturability.
- The ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence senior stakeholders without relying solely on positional authority.
- A commitment to developing people, strengthening succession, and creating an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture.
- Resilience, adaptability, and disciplined follow-through in a fast-paced, complex product-development and manufacturing environment.
INCLUDES
- Continued Professional Development
- Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching
WORK CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office and manufacturing facility environment
- Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Required wearing of appropriate PPE when in prototype or assembly plant areas
- Frequent computer and telephone use
- Frequent communication with people throughout the day
- The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
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Experience
Required- 8 year(s): Progressive engineering leadership experience, including experience leading managers, senior technical leaders, and/or multi-site engineering organizations
- 15 year(s): Progressively responsible product engineering experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, truck, bus, or similarly complex manufacturing industry
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
About Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird’s complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com (https://www.blue-bird.com/).
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, the Senior Director, Design Engineering - Electrical provides strategic and operational leadership for Blue Bird's Electrical and Controls Engineering function across the full product portfolio and multiple locations. This role leads the development and execution of the technical direction, governance, organizational capability, and operating model for high- and low-voltage electrical systems, vehicle controls, and next-generation electrical architectures across all powertrains and vehicle configurations. The Senior Director translates business and product strategy into a multi-year engineering roadmap; delivers safe, compliant, reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions from concept through launch and field support; and builds a high-performing leadership and engineering team. As a senior engineering leader, this position partners across Product Development, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Service, Finance, and commercial teams to improve speed to market, product quality, warranty performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term business results.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute the electrical and controls engineering strategy, multi-year technology roadmap, operating model, and priorities in alignment with Blue Bird's product and business objectives.
- Lead a multi-site organization of engineering managers, technical leaders, and professionals; manage organizational structure, workforce plans, talent development, succession, performance expectations, and accountability.
- Serve as the senior technical authority for high- and low-voltage electrical systems, vehicle controls, electrical architecture, diagnostics, electric vehicles, and electrical safety.
- Implement and maintain engineering governance, design standards, technical review and approval processes, configuration and change controls, and documentation requirements.
- Lead the portfolio of electrical engineering programs from concept through production launch and field support, ensuring disciplined scope, resource, schedule, budget, risk, and milestone management.
- Lead development and launch of next-generation electrical architectures, technologies, and processes that improve vehicle capability, reliability, serviceability, scalability, and speed to market.
- Ensure designs and validation plans meet applicable federal, state, industry, safety, and customer requirements and support the company's product safety and compliance obligations.
- Champion robust engineering practices, including systems engineering, requirements management, design reviews, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, verification and validation, and engineering release discipline.
- Lead resolution of significant product, launch, field, and warranty issues by driving cross-functional root cause, containment, corrective action, and lessons learned.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations leadership to improve design for manufacturability, first-time quality, production efficiency, and long-term product performance.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality to develop a technically capable, resilient supply base and ensure supplier design, validation, APQP, and PPAP readiness.
- Drive value engineering, product cost, complexity reduction, and standardization initiatives while maintaining safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and manage the function's operating and capital plans, resource allocation, business cases, and investment recommendations; track return on investment and delivery of committed benefits.
- Provide clear, timely communication on strategy, performance, program health, technical risk, investment needs, and critical decisions to the SVP of Engineering and senior leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS
- Senior functional leadership capability with a demonstrated record of setting technical strategy, translating strategy into executable plans, and delivering measurable business and product results.
- Deep technical expertise in vehicle electrical systems, including high- and low-voltage architecture, distribution, controls, diagnostics, communications networks, and electric-vehicle safety.
- Broad leadership expertise across multiple engineering disciplines, product platforms, locations, and phases of the product lifecycle.
- Proven ability to lead leaders, build organizational capability, establish accountability, coach high-potential talent, and develop succession plans.
- Strong portfolio and program governance capability, with the ability to prioritize competing initiatives, allocate resources, manage dependencies, and deliver complex programs from concept through launch.
- Senior-level judgment and systems thinking, with the ability to make sound trade-off decisions involving safety, compliance, quality, cost, timing, customer needs, and technical risk.
- Strong business and financial acumen, including operating and capital budget ownership, business-case development, cost analysis, forecasting, and return-on-investment assessment.
- Demonstrated command of product safety, regulatory compliance, engineering governance, design assurance, verification and validation, and change control.
- Senior leadership presence and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical and business matters clearly to senior leaders and align stakeholders around decisions and priorities.
- Proven ability to influence across functions and organizational boundaries and build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal business partners.
- Demonstrated change leadership, continuous-improvement orientation, and ability to challenge established practices constructively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including the use of data, engineering evidence, and risk-based decision making
- High integrity, sound professional judgment, and a visible commitment to safety, quality, customer focus, collaboration, and accountability
- Working knowledge of engineering development and collaboration tools, product lifecycle management systems, and standard business applications.
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution, required.
- 15+ years of progressively responsible product engineering experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, truck, bus, or similarly complex manufacturing industry, required.
- 8+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including experience leading managers, senior technical leaders, and/or multi-site engineering organizations, required.
- All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration, preferred.
- Senior leadership experience in vehicle electrification, embedded controls, advanced electrical architecture, and/or zero-emission commercial vehicles; PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
WE VALUE
- An enterprise mindset and the ability to connect engineering priorities to customer, operational, and financial outcomes.
- Visible, decisive leadership that creates clarity, builds trust, and holds leaders and teams accountable for commitments.
- The courage to challenge assumptions, elevate risks early, and make timely decisions grounded in data and sound engineering judgment.
- A customer-focused approach and the ability to balance safety, quality, cost, timing, innovation, and manufacturability.
- The ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence senior stakeholders without relying solely on positional authority.
- A commitment to developing people, strengthening succession, and creating an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture.
- Resilience, adaptability, and disciplined follow-through in a fast-paced, complex product-development and manufacturing environment.
INCLUDES
- Continued Professional Development
- Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching
WORK CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office and manufacturing facility environment
- Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Required wearing of appropriate PPE when in prototype or assembly plant areas
- Frequent computer and telephone use
- Frequent communication with people throughout the day
- The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
#LI-Onsite
Experience
Required- 8 year(s): Progressive engineering leadership experience, including experience leading managers, senior technical leaders, and/or multi-site engineering organizations
- 15 year(s): Progressively responsible product engineering experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, truck, bus, or similarly complex manufacturing industry
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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- Technology & Software
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering design manager jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with Professional Engineer registration preferred in Georgia
- Seven or more years of engineering experience including direct team leadership
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional design projects from concept through production
- Proficiency in CAD platforms such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD
- Experience with design review processes, configuration management, and quality standards
- Strong communication skills for presenting technical decisions to executive stakeholders
Engineering Design Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering design manager in Georgia?
Most engineering design managers in Georgia start with a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and spend several years in individual contributor or senior engineer roles before moving into leadership. While Georgia does not require a manager-level state license, many employers prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing Professional Engineer licensure through the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Strong candidates typically pair their technical background with project management credentials or leadership experience within a Georgia employer's internal development programs.
Which companies hire engineering design managers in Georgia?
Companies currently hiring engineering design managers in Georgia include Amazon, Blue Bird Corporation, and FOX Factory, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's concentration of aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing employers means consistent openings for managers who can lead multi-discipline design teams.
Which Georgia cities have the most engineering design manager jobs?
Atlanta, Fort Valley, and Royston account for the most engineering design manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives volume through its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, engineering consultancies, and advanced manufacturing facilities, while Savannah and Marietta generate openings through major defense and aerospace employers anchored there, including operations tied to Hunter Army Airfield and the Lockheed Martin complex at Dobbins Air Reserve Base.
Are there remote engineering design manager jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're limited. About 0% of engineering design manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on oversight this role typically requires. The portions of the work most suited to remote arrangements include design reviews, team coordination, and documentation, while lab access, prototype oversight, and manufacturing floor involvement generally require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a engineering design manager in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to build several years as a senior engineer or project engineer at a Georgia employer, then step into a team lead or engineering supervisor role before pursuing a manager title. Large Georgia employers like Gulfstream Aerospace and Lockheed Martin run rotational engineering programs and internal leadership pipelines that prepare high-performing engineers for management. Earning your Professional Engineer license through the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and adding a PMP credential strengthens your candidacy when competing for a first management role.
Where can I find and apply to engineering design manager jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to engineering design manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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