Engineering Manager Jobs in Ohio
Engineering Manager jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in advanced manufacturing, automotive engineering, aerospace and defense, and software development across seniority levels from early-career team leads through senior directors of engineering. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Honda, Procter and Gamble, and Parker Hannifin maintain large engineering operations. The most consistently sought specialties include manufacturing process engineering, systems engineering, and product development leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the role
As a Senior Quality Engineering Manager, you will make an impact by leading the testing and quality engineering delivery for large-scale transformation programs. You will be a valued member of the delivery leadership team and work collaboratively with business leaders, technology teams, engineering teams, vendors, and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business objectives, timelines, and financial targets.
In this role, you will:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise testing and transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, schedules, quality standards, scope, and financial targets.
Define and govern enterprise testing strategies, test plans, quality engineering frameworks, and delivery standards across complex programs.
Oversee system integration testing, test automation, API testing, risks, dependencies, delivery metrics, and stakeholder expectations.
Establish effective governance and reporting mechanisms that provide client leadership with clear visibility into program health, quality, risks, and delivery performance.
Serve as a primary escalation point for client leadership, drive timely issue resolution, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and promote the adoption of artificial intelligence and generative AI to improve delivery outcomes.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position in Brooklyn, Ohio. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
10+ years of proven experience as a Test Lead, Test Manager, Quality Engineering Manager, or Test Program Manager supporting large and complex transformation programs.
Hands-on experience developing enterprise testing strategies, test plans, quality standards, governance models, and delivery frameworks.
Strong experience leading system integration testing and collaborating with business, technology, engineering, and vendor stakeholders.
Experience designing and executing automated test suites for critical business workflows, guiding automation engineers, and developing reusable automation frameworks.
Hands-on experience with API and integration testing, including analyzing API specifications, service contracts, and integration requirements, and automating API tests using Postman, SoapUI, or comparable tools.
Experience integrating automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and measuring automation coverage and effectiveness.
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, client engagement, and issue-resolution skills.
These will help you stand out
Experience managing the quality engineering workstream of a large enterprise transformation program.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence and generative AI applications within testing, quality engineering, or business transformation.
Experience introducing emerging technologies that improve testing efficiency, delivery quality, or business outcomes.
Ability to manage program financials, delivery metrics, risks, dependencies, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
Experience serving as a senior client-facing escalation point across business and technology organizations.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
About the role
As a Senior Quality Engineering Manager, you will make an impact by leading the testing and quality engineering delivery for large-scale transformation programs. You will be a valued member of the delivery leadership team and work collaboratively with business leaders, technology teams, engineering teams, vendors, and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business objectives, timelines, and financial targets.
In this role, you will:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise testing and transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, schedules, quality standards, scope, and financial targets.
Define and govern enterprise testing strategies, test plans, quality engineering frameworks, and delivery standards across complex programs.
Oversee system integration testing, test automation, API testing, risks, dependencies, delivery metrics, and stakeholder expectations.
Establish effective governance and reporting mechanisms that provide client leadership with clear visibility into program health, quality, risks, and delivery performance.
Serve as a primary escalation point for client leadership, drive timely issue resolution, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and promote the adoption of artificial intelligence and generative AI to improve delivery outcomes.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position in Brooklyn, Ohio. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
10+ years of proven experience as a Test Lead, Test Manager, Quality Engineering Manager, or Test Program Manager supporting large and complex transformation programs.
Hands-on experience developing enterprise testing strategies, test plans, quality standards, governance models, and delivery frameworks.
Strong experience leading system integration testing and collaborating with business, technology, engineering, and vendor stakeholders.
Experience designing and executing automated test suites for critical business workflows, guiding automation engineers, and developing reusable automation frameworks.
Hands-on experience with API and integration testing, including analyzing API specifications, service contracts, and integration requirements, and automating API tests using Postman, SoapUI, or comparable tools.
Experience integrating automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and measuring automation coverage and effectiveness.
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, client engagement, and issue-resolution skills.
These will help you stand out
Experience managing the quality engineering workstream of a large enterprise transformation program.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence and generative AI applications within testing, quality engineering, or business transformation.
Experience introducing emerging technologies that improve testing efficiency, delivery quality, or business outcomes.
Ability to manage program financials, delivery metrics, risks, dependencies, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
Experience serving as a senior client-facing escalation point across business and technology organizations.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer license or eligibility for PE licensure in Ohio preferred for infrastructure or manufacturing roles
- Five or more years of engineering experience with at least two years in a team leadership capacity
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional engineering teams through full product or project lifecycles
- Proficiency with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Stage-Gate
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with operations, quality, and executive stakeholders in Ohio facilities
Engineering Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Ohio?
Most engineering manager roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline followed by several years of hands-on engineering work before moving into leadership. In sectors like civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, employers frequently expect or prefer candidates with an active Ohio Professional Engineer license issued through the State of Ohio Engineers and Surveyors Board. In software and product engineering, a strong technical portfolio combined with demonstrated team leadership typically carries more weight than a specific license.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring engineering managers in Ohio right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Vertiv, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's deep manufacturing and automotive base means many of these openings come from companies operating large production or R and D facilities anchored in the state rather than regional satellite offices.
Which Ohio cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati have the most engineering manager openings in Ohio. Columbus draws technology and logistics engineering roles driven by its large corporate headquarters cluster and growing software sector, while Cleveland and Cincinnati benefit from long-established manufacturing, aerospace, and chemical industry employers that require engineering leadership at scale.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely digital fields because many Ohio engineering manager roles involve overseeing physical manufacturing lines, lab environments, or on-site project teams. About 60% of engineering manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements more prevalent than fully remote. The positions most likely to allow remote work are in software engineering management and program management for technology-focused companies.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a lead engineer or senior engineer role first, then stepping into management once you have demonstrated ownership of projects and people. Large Ohio manufacturers like those in the automotive and aerospace sectors regularly hire new engineering graduates into rotational development programs that build toward leadership. Earning your Engineer-in-Training designation through the Ohio Engineers and Surveyors Board strengthens your profile early, and volunteering to lead small project teams or mentor junior engineers signals readiness for a formal management step.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries including manufacturing, technology, aerospace, and consumer products. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly through each listing without creating a profile or signing up.
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