Engineering Leader Jobs in Georgia
Engineering Leader jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, software and technology, and logistics across experience levels from emerging team leads to senior directors of engineering. Atlanta, Savannah, and Marietta are the primary hiring metros, with major employers such as Lockheed Martin, Delta Air Lines, and Honeywell maintaining significant engineering leadership presence in the state. The most sought-after specialties are systems engineering leadership, manufacturing engineering management, and software engineering management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
$177,600.00-$244,200.00 Annual
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering leadership and oversight to the Insulation System business unit, manufacturing plants, engineering group, and technical resources.
- Provide division capital program leadership, including multiyear asset planning and annual operating plan planning and execution.
- Owner of MOC process.
- Member of Division Ops Leadership Team.
- Represent the division and participate actively in the Global Investment Council.
- Coordinate closely with associated corporate resources and initiatives.
- Coordinate closely with VP Capital Projects and Engineering.
- Provide leadership and resourcing to all aspects of key divisional projects including justification, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, engineering, forecasting, execution, and reporting to meet the project objectives and deliver the expected benefits to the division.
- Assist the Director of Operations and Divisional Plant Managers to increase production capacity, address product quality issues, reduce costs and improve operations and HSE results through the implementation of new technologies including Automation, initiatives, projects, process improvements, AC and R and implementation of best operating and engineering practices.
- The position leads, mentors, trains, and hires divisional engineers and provides leadership to plant engineers.
- Ensure that a strong safety culture is maintained with strong safety procedures implemented, refined, and updated, driving a zero-incident environment.
- Provide technical resources to troubleshoot/optimize plant operations quality, reliability, metrics, etc.
- Provide technical resources for resolution of unplanned efficiency or product quality degradations and equipment failures.
Requirements (education, skills and abilities)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or chemical) with 10 years of experience in various engineering roles such as project, process, or plant engineering in industrial or manufacturing industry with progressing levels of responsibility and 5 years capital project management experience.
- Demonstrated success managing capital projects of $5M+ with varying complexity and size through the entire project lifecycle.
- Proven project management and leadership skills.
- Experience with all facets of day-to-day plant operations 24x365 (shift work, finance, maintenance, HSE, hiring, firing).
- Demonstrated high level of passion for continuous improvement in all aspects of engineering and project management.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, train, and develop others and provide program management.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to influence and present data, technical information, and financial information at all levels within the organization.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, negotiating skills, and process troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks proactively and with limited oversight with multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
- Strong leadership, passion, and excitement to add value to the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to provide complex and innovative solutions to project and process engineering problems.
- Demonstrated engineering and technical capabilities.
- Solid understanding of corporate reporting.
- Solid understanding of engineering economics and project justification.
- Solid understanding of technology used in manufacturing facilities.
- Solid knowledge of OSHA regulations relating to manufacturing and construction processes.
- Solid knowledge of construction-related environmental regulations as applicable to typical JM construction projects.
- Knowledge of contracts and contract management demonstrated (specifications and guarantees equipment focus).
- Familiarity with applicable government regulations pertaining to environmental and operating permits and safety standards.
- Knowledge of finance.
- Proficient in Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (Solid).
- Heavy travel required (100 or more days per year) with limited international travel.
- Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
- Manages a staff of salary employees, sets direction, and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.
- Work environment is typical of an office setting.
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering leader jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required
- Proven experience leading and managing cross-functional engineering teams
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex technical projects on schedule and budget
- Proficiency with engineering tools, product lifecycle management systems, and Agile methodologies
- Strong communication skills for aligning engineering teams with business and stakeholder goals
- Experience in Georgia's key industries such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or software development
Engineering Leader Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering leader in Georgia?
Most engineering leader roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, with many employers preferring a master's degree or MBA for senior positions. Georgia does not require a state-issued management license specifically for engineering leaders, but professionals moving into roles overseeing licensed engineering work often benefit from holding or pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Several years of hands-on engineering experience before transitioning into leadership is the standard path.
Which companies hire engineering leaders in Georgia?
Employers hiring engineering leaders in Georgia right now include Vanderlande Industries, Garver, and Novelis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's aerospace corridor along the I-75 northwest of Atlanta and the port-driven industrial growth around Savannah have made the state a consistent source of engineering leadership demand across both defense contractors and logistics-focused manufacturers.
Which Georgia cities have the most engineering leader jobs?
Atlanta, Marietta, and Georgia have the most engineering leader openings in Georgia. Atlanta anchors the majority of demand through its dense concentration of technology firms, Fortune 500 headquarters, and defense contractors, while Savannah's rapid industrial and port expansion has created growing engineering leadership needs in manufacturing and logistics, and Marietta benefits from the long-established aerospace and defense presence anchored by Lockheed Martin's facility there.
Are there remote engineering leader jobs in Georgia?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical roles because engineering leadership often involves direct oversight of teams, facilities, or production environments. About 25% of engineering leader openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those that are tend to involve software engineering management or program management functions rather than hands-on manufacturing or systems integration roles.
How can I get hired as a engineering leader in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or senior individual contributor role first, then demonstrating leadership impact before applying for formal engineering manager titles. In Georgia, large employers such as Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, and major Atlanta-area technology companies regularly hire engineers into lead engineer or technical program coordinator roles that serve as structured stepping stones into management. Earning a Professional Engineer license or completing a project management credential strengthens a candidate's case considerably when competing for that first leadership title.
Where can I find and apply to engineering leader jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to engineering leader jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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