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Location
This is an onsite role in San Jose, CA
About the job you’re considering
The Mechanical & Industrial Design Engineer is responsible for designing innovative, user-friendly, and manufacturable consumer electronics products such as keyboards, mice, webcams, gaming peripherals, headsets, and video collaboration devices. The role bridges industrial design and mechanical engineering, transforming product concepts into production-ready solutions while ensuring functionality, reliability, ergonomics, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness.
Your Role
- Design mechanical components, assemblies, and product enclosures using 3D CAD tools.
- Collaborate with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, and Manufacturing teams.
- Develop innovative mechanisms and ergonomic product designs.
- Perform engineering analyses, tolerance studies, and design validation.
- Build and evaluate prototypes using rapid prototyping methods.
- Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities.
- Support product testing, reliability validation, and production ramp-up.
- Work with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to resolve technical issues.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Your skills and experience
- 5 to 8 years of extensive experience in related field
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in consumer electronics product development.
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or CATIA.
- Knowledge of plastics, metals, manufacturing processes, and product validation.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$89,400 - $166,398/year
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
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Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon15

- Gotion4

- 3M3

- Tesla3

- JE Dunn Construction3

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Automotive
- Education
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial design manager jobs.
- 7 or more years of industrial design experience, including 2 or more years managing designers
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, or Alias for concept modeling and design reviews
- Experience leading a product through the full development cycle from ideation to manufacturing handoff
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, product management, and marketing stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design, product design, or a closely related design discipline
- Familiarity with design thinking methods, user research practices, and rapid prototyping techniques
Tips for Your Industrial Design Manager Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each application
Industrial design manager roles weight leadership evidence as heavily as craft. Restructure your portfolio case studies to show how you directed a design team, resolved cross-functional conflict, and moved a product from concept to production, not just the final rendered output.
Quantify your team and program scope
Hiring managers compare candidates by team size managed and program complexity. Your resume should state how many direct reports you led, how many concurrent projects you managed, and the revenue or unit volume attached to products you shipped as the design lead.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists industrial design manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by design maturity
A startup hiring its first design manager expects you to build process from scratch. An enterprise role expects you to operate within existing design systems and stage-gate reviews. Read job postings for phrases like 'build out the team' or 'scale existing process' and apply to whichever stage matches your experience.
Prepare a whiteboard design critique
Many industrial design manager interviews include a live critique session where you review a product or prototype and direct feedback as if leading your team. Practice articulating design rationale, calling out manufacturability risks, and prioritizing changes by user impact rather than aesthetic preference.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Design manager offers often leave headcount, budget authority, and reporting structure vague until you ask. Before accepting, confirm in writing how many direct reports you'll have on day one, what your tooling and prototyping budget is, and whether the role has a seat at the product roadmap table.
Industrial Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most industrial design managers?
Amazon, Gotion, and 3M are hiring the most industrial design managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer electronics and medical device companies consistently account for a large share of active postings.
How many industrial design manager jobs are remote?
About 42% of industrial design manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry. Strategy, design systems oversight, and stakeholder alignment work tends to be the most remote-compatible, while roles requiring hands-on prototyping, lab access, or factory coordination are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become an industrial design manager?
Most industrial design managers move into the role after several years as a senior individual contributor who informally mentors junior designers. The clearest path is to volunteer for project lead responsibilities, demonstrate you can run design reviews and give structured feedback, and build a record of shipping products rather than just conceiving them. Strengthening skills in cross-functional communication and manufacturing constraints accelerates the transition.
Can you get hired as an industrial design manager with little management experience?
Some companies will hire a strong senior designer into their first formal management role, especially at startups building a design function for the first time. To compete, frame any informal leadership you have done, such as mentoring an intern, leading a project team, or owning a design review process, as management-equivalent experience. A portfolio that shows how you influenced product direction beyond your own work strengthens that case considerably.
What does the industrial design manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to five rounds. The first is a recruiter screen covering background and logistics, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership style and product experience. A portfolio presentation to a cross-functional panel is almost always included, and many companies add a live design critique or scenario exercise. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with a senior director or VP and a peer interview with engineering or product management.
Where can I find and apply to industrial design manager jobs?
You can find and apply to industrial design manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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