Engineering Design Manager Jobs in Washington
Engineering Design Manager jobs in Washington are among the most actively recruited senior technical roles in the state, concentrated in aerospace and defense, software systems, semiconductor manufacturing, and clean energy engineering. Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue anchor most of the hiring, with employers like Boeing, Microsoft, and Amazon consistently fielding engineering design manager talent across product development, systems integration, and hardware design. Demand runs from newly promoted team leads through principal-level managers overseeing multi-discipline programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The North American Network Design, Planning, & Engineering (NDPE) Containerization Strategy & Engineering (CS&E) team aims to develop novel containerization strategies and network-level material handling capabilities to increase capacity, reduce cost via touches reduction, and maximize delivery speeds through cycle time optimization. The CS&E team partners with stakeholders across business-unit specific engineering teams, Amazon Robotics, WWDE, and many others in order to align a vision for the future state of pre-sortation and containerization throughout the multi-fulfillment delivery network (MFN).
The Senior Supply Chain Manager will own a program or series of programs aimed at transforming the way 1P packages and containers are handled throughout our delivery network. The successful SCM will have experience managing highly visible and cross functional initiatives, driving strategic alignment across a diverse group of stakeholders and motivations, and a high drive towards identifying E2E wins and analyzing associated business impacts to present streamlined business cases for investment.
About the team
The GTS Network Design, Planning, & Engineering team focuses on both near term and long term 1P requirements that enable capacity growth, cost reduction, faster speed, better quality and greater sustainability in our transportation network. We prioritize solutions that deliver against strategic corporate transportation related goals, with a focus on projects that support achieving our speed, cost, and reliability objectives. While we have specific targets to deliver, our team operates with limited boundaries that requires us to lead large cross organizational initiatives, and identify, pilot, and deploy new opportunities that deliver results. We are a collection of engineers, PMs, BIEs/DSs, and supply chain leaders that use our technical and operational expertise to provide direction for the future requirements of the transportation network to continuously deliver on behalf of our customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- 5+ years of supply chain experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)
- Knowledge of database systems and SQL
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, AZ, Tempe - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The North American Network Design, Planning, & Engineering (NDPE) Containerization Strategy & Engineering (CS&E) team aims to develop novel containerization strategies and network-level material handling capabilities to increase capacity, reduce cost via touches reduction, and maximize delivery speeds through cycle time optimization. The CS&E team partners with stakeholders across business-unit specific engineering teams, Amazon Robotics, WWDE, and many others in order to align a vision for the future state of pre-sortation and containerization throughout the multi-fulfillment delivery network (MFN).
The Senior Supply Chain Manager will own a program or series of programs aimed at transforming the way 1P packages and containers are handled throughout our delivery network. The successful SCM will have experience managing highly visible and cross functional initiatives, driving strategic alignment across a diverse group of stakeholders and motivations, and a high drive towards identifying E2E wins and analyzing associated business impacts to present streamlined business cases for investment.
About the team
The GTS Network Design, Planning, & Engineering team focuses on both near term and long term 1P requirements that enable capacity growth, cost reduction, faster speed, better quality and greater sustainability in our transportation network. We prioritize solutions that deliver against strategic corporate transportation related goals, with a focus on projects that support achieving our speed, cost, and reliability objectives. While we have specific targets to deliver, our team operates with limited boundaries that requires us to lead large cross organizational initiatives, and identify, pilot, and deploy new opportunities that deliver results. We are a collection of engineers, PMs, BIEs/DSs, and supply chain leaders that use our technical and operational expertise to provide direction for the future requirements of the transportation network to continuously deliver on behalf of our customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- 5+ years of supply chain experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)
- Knowledge of database systems and SQL
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, AZ, Tempe - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Engineering Design Manager Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon36
- Meta6
- SpaceX4
- Arcadis2
- WSP1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software13
- Retail12
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces12
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering design manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer license registered in Washington state or eligible for reciprocity
- Five or more years of progressive engineering experience including team leadership responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience managing full product design cycles from concept through production
- Proficiency with industry-standard CAD and PLM tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or Teamcenter
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working alongside manufacturing, quality, and program teams
Engineering Design Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering design manager in Washington?
Most Washington employers expect a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and several years of hands-on design experience before moving into management. For roles that involve signing off on engineering documents or leading licensed work, holding or pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens a candidacy significantly. Program or project management credentials and a demonstrated record of leading design teams also carry weight in Washington's aerospace and technology sectors.
Which companies hire engineering design managers in Washington?
Employers hiring engineering design managers in Washington right now include Amazon, Meta, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's deep aerospace, cloud infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing base means openings tend to cluster around large program-driven employers and their tier-one suppliers throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
Which Washington cities have the most engineering design manager jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond account for the largest share of engineering design manager openings in Washington. Seattle and its Eastside neighbors like Redmond and Bellevue drive most of the volume through the concentration of aerospace primes, major technology companies, and defense contractors headquartered or operating major campuses there, while secondary hubs reflect anchor employers such as defense facilities or semiconductor firms in their local areas.
Are there remote engineering design manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles because engineering design management typically involves hands-on design reviews, lab collaboration, and on-site team oversight. About 0% of engineering design manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be positions where the management layer focuses on systems-level coordination, vendor oversight, or software-adjacent design work rather than physical product development.
How can I get hired as a engineering design manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a few years in a hands-on design or systems engineering role at a Washington employer before stepping into management. Companies like Boeing and Amazon run structured early-career engineering programs that place new graduates into rotational or associate roles where leadership visibility develops naturally. Moving from a senior individual contributor title, a project lead position, or a design team coordinator role into a formal manager title is the most common transition Washington hiring managers recognize and support.
Where can I find and apply to engineering design manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to engineering design manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and engineering specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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