Engineering Group Manager Jobs
Engineering Group Manager jobs are open across aerospace, semiconductors, software, and manufacturing, in specializations from systems engineering to embedded and R&D leadership, at every level from senior engineer to director and VP. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Muhlbauer, Inc., seeks a Group Leader, Software Engineering to work at the company’s headquarters in Newport News, Virginia. Salary: $100,443/Year. Will be responsible for the following:
Job Duties:
- Lead resource allocation, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and managing performance of the software engineering team;
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software engineering projects within the scope, budget, and the timeline;
- Identify software product problems through user outreach, site visits, and other actions;
- Set clear team goals and objectives aligned with the organization's mission and vision;
- Ensure the quality of Automation, Software Development, and Testing;
- Lead the development of the conceptual software design;
- Lead the development of the Automation machinery concepts;
- Ensure the design of the machine control systems is according to CE and the local authoritative safety requirements;
- Lead the preparation of software for serial lot assembly, customer upgrades, and new machines.
- Lead the identification of deficiencies/weaknesses (with supporting data and calculations) in software processes and ensure the development of improvements;
- Meet with business management, Sales, Assembly, members of the Research and Development team, Procurement, and suppliers to discuss product ideas;
- Redesign products to enhance equipment functionality and application, reduce lead time, due to the product end of life (obsolete) or to reduce cost;
- Create design projects and specification sheets including test instructions for new process and parts;
- Present product designs and prototypes to top management, Sales and customers;
- Oversee the engineering of product prototypes;
- Develop and distribute Engineering Change Notice (ECN) to all relevant departments or personnel;
- Ensure product and equipment issues are resolved internally (Assembly, Service, Carrier Tape Production and inter plant support) and externally (Customer) by remote or onsite support;
- Conduct 5S activities at the workspace frequently and practice throughout relevant Research and Development offices;
- Conduct and document training for personnel from Assembly, Training Center, Service, Carrier Tape Production, Sales, and customer;
- Collaborate with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources for on-time completion of tasks, projects, and evaluations;
- Act as internal project manager for development and evaluation of projects;
- Ensure critical analysis is documented and solutions for corrective and preventive actions are provided; and
- Support selection and purchasing of items necessary for technical support, defining and clarifying questions and specifications for suppliers.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree;
- Two years of relevant post-bachelor experience in developing, installing, and testing software for industrial machines and providing software engineering support to customers, including training and servicing. Required experience must include the following:
o Experience with Machine Automation software programming using: C, C++, C#;
o Experience with developing software for MS DOS, real-time operating system, and embedded environment;
o Experience with automation machinery concepts, closed loop control, driving techniques and microelectronics;
o Proficiency with MS office;
o Strong debugging and problem-solving skills;
o Proficiency with analysing technical tasks and developing creative and cost-conscious solutions;
o Independent, hardworking with proven leadership skills;
o Practice-oriented, aim/goal oriented, ability to work under pressure; and
o Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Muhlbauer, Inc., seeks a Group Leader, Software Engineering to work at the company’s headquarters in Newport News, Virginia. Salary: $100,443/Year. Will be responsible for the following:
Job Duties:
- Lead resource allocation, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and managing performance of the software engineering team;
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software engineering projects within the scope, budget, and the timeline;
- Identify software product problems through user outreach, site visits, and other actions;
- Set clear team goals and objectives aligned with the organization's mission and vision;
- Ensure the quality of Automation, Software Development, and Testing;
- Lead the development of the conceptual software design;
- Lead the development of the Automation machinery concepts;
- Ensure the design of the machine control systems is according to CE and the local authoritative safety requirements;
- Lead the preparation of software for serial lot assembly, customer upgrades, and new machines.
- Lead the identification of deficiencies/weaknesses (with supporting data and calculations) in software processes and ensure the development of improvements;
- Meet with business management, Sales, Assembly, members of the Research and Development team, Procurement, and suppliers to discuss product ideas;
- Redesign products to enhance equipment functionality and application, reduce lead time, due to the product end of life (obsolete) or to reduce cost;
- Create design projects and specification sheets including test instructions for new process and parts;
- Present product designs and prototypes to top management, Sales and customers;
- Oversee the engineering of product prototypes;
- Develop and distribute Engineering Change Notice (ECN) to all relevant departments or personnel;
- Ensure product and equipment issues are resolved internally (Assembly, Service, Carrier Tape Production and inter plant support) and externally (Customer) by remote or onsite support;
- Conduct 5S activities at the workspace frequently and practice throughout relevant Research and Development offices;
- Conduct and document training for personnel from Assembly, Training Center, Service, Carrier Tape Production, Sales, and customer;
- Collaborate with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources for on-time completion of tasks, projects, and evaluations;
- Act as internal project manager for development and evaluation of projects;
- Ensure critical analysis is documented and solutions for corrective and preventive actions are provided; and
- Support selection and purchasing of items necessary for technical support, defining and clarifying questions and specifications for suppliers.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree;
- Two years of relevant post-bachelor experience in developing, installing, and testing software for industrial machines and providing software engineering support to customers, including training and servicing. Required experience must include the following:
o Experience with Machine Automation software programming using: C, C++, C#;
o Experience with developing software for MS DOS, real-time operating system, and embedded environment;
o Experience with automation machinery concepts, closed loop control, driving techniques and microelectronics;
o Proficiency with MS office;
o Strong debugging and problem-solving skills;
o Proficiency with analysing technical tasks and developing creative and cost-conscious solutions;
o Independent, hardworking with proven leadership skills;
o Practice-oriented, aim/goal oriented, ability to work under pressure; and
o Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
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Who's Hiring
- MCKIM & CREED13
- MIT Lincoln Laboratory13
- Cognizant10
- The Mannik & Smith Group10
- HDR6
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services19
- Technology & Software6
- Manufacturing2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Energy1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering group manager jobs.
- 7 or more years of engineering experience with at least 3 years in a people management role
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple engineering teams or sub-teams simultaneously
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Experience owning delivery timelines, headcount planning, and engineering roadmaps
- Proficiency with project tracking and engineering workflow tools such as Jira or equivalent ATS
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with product management, design, and business stakeholders
Tips for Your Engineering Group Manager Job Search
Quantify your team and delivery outcomes
Hiring managers for engineering group manager roles want to see headcount you managed, budget you owned, and delivery milestones you hit. Replace vague leadership language on your resume with concrete numbers tied to org size, cycle time, and project scope.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering group manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the reporting level
An engineering group manager role reporting to a VP of Engineering expects cross-functional influence and roadmap ownership. One reporting to a director may weight hands-on technical oversight. Read each job description carefully and adjust how you frame your scope.
Prepare a people-leadership story for interviews
Interviewers for group manager roles consistently probe how you handled underperformers, managed competing team priorities, and built psychological safety. Have two or three specific examples ready that show your decision-making process, not just the outcome.
Filter openings by org structure keywords
Job titles like 'engineering group manager' sometimes mask very different scopes, from a single team of eight to a multi-team function. Search for terms like 'multiple teams,' 'engineering org,' or 'people managers reporting to you' in job descriptions to gauge real scope before applying.
Negotiate total comp against your BATNA
At the group manager level, equity refresh schedules, performance bonuses, and signing grants often vary more than base salary. Know your best alternative before entering negotiation, and ask specifically about equity vesting cliffs and promotion timelines, not just the headline offer number.
Engineering Group Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering group managers?
The companies hiring the most engineering group managers right now include MCKIM & CREED, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and Cognizant, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, semiconductor, and large-scale software companies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many engineering group manager jobs are remote?
About 72% of engineering group manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Software and cloud infrastructure roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while hardware, manufacturing, and embedded systems positions typically require on-site presence due to lab and facilities access.
How do you become an engineering group manager?
Most engineers move into a group manager role by first leading a single team as a first-line manager, then demonstrating the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and functions. Building a record of delivering complex projects on time, developing individual contributors into senior engineers, and influencing roadmap decisions without direct authority are the clearest signals hiring panels look for when promoting or hiring at this level.
Can you get an engineering group manager job with limited management experience?
Some candidates land group manager roles coming from a strong staff or principal engineer background rather than a formal management ladder, particularly at mid-size companies scaling their engineering org. Highlighting informal leadership, such as anchoring a large project, mentoring junior engineers across teams, or driving an org-wide technical initiative, can offset a shorter direct management history when the technical credibility is strong.
What does the engineering group manager interview process look like?
The process typically moves from an initial recruiter screen to a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership philosophy and team structure, followed by a panel loop with engineering directors, cross-functional partners such as product and design leads, and sometimes a skip-level executive. Candidates are usually asked to present a past example of building or restructuring a team, and to work through a scenario involving a performance or delivery challenge.
Where can I find and apply to engineering group manager jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering group manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and org-size experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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