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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ID Logistics is seeking a Senior Manager, Industrial Engineering & Solutions Design to lead complex warehouse solution design initiatives supporting major customer opportunities across our distribution network.
This senior individual contributor will own multiple concurrent RFI, RFQ, and RFP projects from requirements analysis through solution design, financial modeling, proposal development, customer presentation, and implementation handoff. The role leads through technical expertise and influence, partnering with Operations, Commercial, Finance, IT, Automation, vendors, and other stakeholders to deliver accurate, competitive, and scalable solutions.
Multiple opportunities are available within our Solutions Design organization. We are actively recruiting for positions at various levels, each with distinct scope, responsibilities, and experience requirements. Candidates may see multiple related openings and are encouraged to apply for the role that best aligns with their background and career goals.
Location: Hybrid in John's Creek, GA. Relocation assistance will be considered on a case by case basis.
Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5:00pm with flexibility to work outside of normal business hours for any site level emergencies.
Travel Specifics: 25%-50% at times depending on project needs across sites subject to change based on business needs.
Competitive Compensation: A competitive total rewards package including an attractive annual salary $104,000-$140,000, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, sick time, and company holidays. Compensation is based on experience, skills, and education.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead 5 to 20 concurrent solution design projects across different stages of the RFI, RFQ, and RFP lifecycle.
- Guide solution design decisions through the disciplined application of financial and operational guardrails, including VCPU, FCPU, FCPC, capital efficiency, labor productivity, and profitability targets. Evaluate alternative solution scenarios and drive recommendations that maintain competitive positioning while achieving customer, operational, and financial objectives.
- Serve as the technical and commercial owner for complex warehouse and distribution solutions.
- Develop facility layouts, labor models, process flows, storage strategies, automation concepts, capacity plans, and operating models.
- Deliver detailed technical and financial proposals within compressed customer timelines while maintaining quality, accuracy, and profitability requirements.
- Apply financial guardrails, including variable and fixed unit costs, capital requirements, productivity assumptions, and ROI measures.
- Benchmark proposed solutions against previous submissions, operational performance, and applicable U.S. and global standards.
- Develop proposal bridges explaining material changes in technical, operational, capital, and commercial assumptions.
- Challenge internal teams and vendors to test assumptions, anticipate customer needs, manage risks, and evaluate more competitive alternatives.
- Lead cross-functional project teams through technical credibility, collaboration, accountability, and influence.
- Support facility start-ups, expansions, retrofits, implementation readiness, and post-implementation performance validation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, applicable Good Manufacturing Practices, and safety requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Industrial Engineering, Solutions Design, Logistics Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 4+ years of experience managing multiple concurrent solution design projects through different stages of the RFI, RFQ, or RFP process.
- Experience within a 3PL, contract logistics, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, or similarly complex customer-facing environment.
- Demonstrated technical and commercial ownership of large-scale solutions, including projects representing approximately $60 million or more in annual revenue and $20 million to $100 million in capital investment.
- Experience delivering complex technical and financial proposals under tight deadlines and changing priorities.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, facility layout, material flow, labor planning, process optimization, and material handling systems.
- Experience developing business cases, capital requests, cost models, pricing assumptions, and ROI analyses.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence customers, executives, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives through influence without direct reporting authority.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
- Experience with AutoCAD, warehouse simulation, modeling, or analytics tools.
- Experience with WMS and related operational technology.
- Knowledge of automation technologies, including conveyance, sortation, goods-to-person systems, AMRs/AGVs, ASRS, and related material handling solutions.
- Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Req Benefits: ID Logistics offers a generous benefits package for eligible associates to include 401K with match, Health, Vision, Dental and vacation and sick time, among other competitive benefits. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but no
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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 ID Logistics, Shift4, and Benesch, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Georgia, and Duluth 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 40% of engineering design manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 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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