Engineering Design Manager Jobs in Illinois

Engineering Design Manager jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, and infrastructure engineering, and openings at every level from project lead to senior director. Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria anchor most of the hiring, with established employers like Caterpillar, Abbott, and Motorola Solutions known for consistent openings in this role. Product development, systems engineering, and process design are the sub-areas drawing the most interest from Illinois hiring teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles24
Top employerConstellation Energy
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring13
Work type33% Remote
Top industryEnergy

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CBRE
Datacenter Design Engineering Director
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Datacenter Design Engineering Director
CBRE
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Business Operations
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Toppan Packaging Americas
Student Associate - Machine Design Engineering
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Student Associate - Machine Design Engineering
Toppan Packaging Americas
DeKalb, Illinois
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor of Science

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Constellation Energy
Summer 2027 Design Engineering Internship - Braceville, IL
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Summer 2027 Design Engineering Internship - Braceville, IL
Constellation Energy
Braceville, Illinois
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Scot Forge
Mechanical Design Engineering Intern
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Mechanical Design Engineering Intern
Scot Forge
Spring Grove, Illinois
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$16 - $19/hr
501-1,000

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Google
Product Design Engineering Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027
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Product Design Engineering Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027
Google
Chicago, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$86k - $115k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Engineering Design Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
9 jobs
Clinton
2 jobs
Oak Brook
2 jobs
Schaumburg
2 jobs
Byron
1 job
DeKalb
1 job
Urbana
1 job
Hillside
1 job
Sterling
1 job

Engineering Design Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Constellation Energy
Constellation Energy4 open roles
Benesch
Benesch2 open roles
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering design manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Illinois for roles involving sealed drawings
  • Five or more years of engineering experience with demonstrated team or project leadership
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional design teams through full product development cycles
  • Proficiency with CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent design tools
  • Experience coordinating with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams on design deliverables

Engineering Design Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering design manager in Illinois?

Most engineering design managers in Illinois hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering and build several years of hands-on design or project engineering experience before moving into a management role. For positions that require stamping drawings or signing off on structural or systems designs, Illinois requires licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a Professional Engineer, which involves passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams.

Which companies hire engineering design managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring engineering design managers in Illinois right now include Constellation Energy, Benesch, and Rush University Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's deep manufacturing base, from heavy equipment in Peoria to medical devices in the Chicago suburbs, keeps demand for this role broad and fairly consistent throughout the year.

Which Illinois cities have the most engineering design manager jobs?

The Illinois cities with the most engineering design manager openings are Chicago, Clinton, and Oak Brook. Chicago drives volume through its concentration of corporate headquarters, technology firms, and defense contractors, while Peoria and Rockford reflect the heavy presence of industrial and manufacturing employers, including large original equipment manufacturers and their supplier networks, that anchor engineering hiring in those metros.

Are there remote engineering design manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since the role often involves hands-on review of prototypes, lab collaboration, and on-floor coordination with manufacturing teams. About 67% of engineering design manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those arrangements tend to apply most to strategic planning, documentation review, and vendor management responsibilities rather than active development phases.

How can I get hired as a engineering design manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a design engineer or project engineer role at one of Illinois's large manufacturers, where rotational or development programs at employers like Caterpillar in Peoria or Abbott in the northern suburbs are designed specifically for engineers building toward leadership. Lateral moves from quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or systems engineering are common stepping stones. Earning an Illinois Professional Engineer license early or completing a PMP or similar project management credential makes candidates noticeably more competitive for roles that carry team oversight responsibility.

Where can I find and apply to engineering design manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to engineering design manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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