Mid Level Industrial Design Manager Jobs
Mid level industrial design manager jobs go to designers ready to own projects end to end, guide junior team members, and make material decisions with limited oversight. Openings are spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Energy, Retail, and Automotive, with employers like Amazon, Gotion, and Olsson hiring at this level now.
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DESCRIPTION
Are you an innovative leader that wants to lead the cross-functional design and deployment of innovative solutions into our world-class existing fulfillment centers and logistics systems? Do you want to take ownership of solving the industry's most complex problems? Does the challenge of designing and implementing ground breaking solutions for automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing appeal to you? If you're looking to be challenged in a fast paced and often ambiguous environment, and you have strong technical problem solving and project management skills, then this job is for you!
Amazon is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Industrial Design Engineer (IDE) who is able to collaborate effectively with internal and external technical teams and be responsible for the design, development and deployment of our material handling systems across multiple building types.
In this role you will be responsible for working with internal customers across multiple organizations to define highly ambiguous problem statements, influencing a global Amazon team, writing technical specifications and performing technical evaluations on equipment, developing business requirements, identifying, developing, and scaling new technologies across multiple teams, generating multiyear budgets, and managing multiple large, high visibility programs simultaneously through the project lifecycle.
This role requires up to 50% travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key job responsibilities
In partnership with WWDE, Operations Engineering, and strategic suppliers, you will drive technical solutions for material handling equipment lifecycle challenges. You will provide technical leadership and collaborate across multiple teams of engineers, serving as a key contributor between engineering teams, operations, and RME partners.
Responsibilities Include:
- Coordinate efforts to develop optimal solutions and processes for the sortation and transportation network through process design, site layout, equipment specification, and intellectual property considerations
- Work with internal customers across multiple organizations to define highly ambiguous problem statements and develop technical specifications for equipment evaluation and deployment
- Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time
- Deeply understand the business and technical requirements of product integration from mechanical, electrical, and controls functions
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors
- Evaluate solutions effectively and make decisions that balance business value and technology risk
- Help your customers and the engineering teams make appropriate trade-offs by considering the larger picture (e.g., business goals, throughput expectations, quality requirements, efficiency, maintainability, operability)
- Identify standards and drive consistent application of engineering changes across North America
- Build strong working relationships with Fulfillment Center (FC) leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites including Industrial Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, and Process Engineering stakeholders
- Data mine and transform raw thoughts into clear technical documentation
- Effective communication skills, ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions
- Travel Requirements: 50%
About the team
The Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Lifecycle Management Team plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of First and Middle Mile operations pre and post Go-Live. MHE Lifecycle Management is a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) team that will provide comprehensive support throughout the entire lifecycle of MHE installations, focusing on key areas such as site qualification, Final Acceptance, Project Closeout, and continuous improvement initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or equivalent
- 4+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
- Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
- Experience prioritizing and delivering projects on time in a fast-moving environment
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience using data and metrics to back up assumptions, evaluate outcomes, and make data-driven decisions
- Experience using Lean Process Improvement, Six Sigma methodologies or related performance metrics/process improvements to increase efficiency within processes, forecasting, planning, optimization, and logistics
- Position includes travel up to 50% (Nationwide). Travel involves air travel to regional airports and driving to site locations. A valid driver's license is required due to project assignments in areas with limited public transportation and rideshare options.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making
- Knowledge of SQL and VBA at an advanced level
- Master's degree or above in engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with and managing third party vendors
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
COMPENSATION
- USA, CA, San Francisco - 114,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
- USA, MA, Boston - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, NY, New York - 109,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
- USA, TN, Nashville - 94,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, TX, Austin - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, TX, Houston - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, TX, Irving - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, VA, Arlington - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Bellevue - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Are you an innovative leader that wants to lead the cross-functional design and deployment of innovative solutions into our world-class existing fulfillment centers and logistics systems? Do you want to take ownership of solving the industry's most complex problems? Does the challenge of designing and implementing ground breaking solutions for automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing appeal to you? If you're looking to be challenged in a fast paced and often ambiguous environment, and you have strong technical problem solving and project management skills, then this job is for you!
Amazon is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Industrial Design Engineer (IDE) who is able to collaborate effectively with internal and external technical teams and be responsible for the design, development and deployment of our material handling systems across multiple building types.
In this role you will be responsible for working with internal customers across multiple organizations to define highly ambiguous problem statements, influencing a global Amazon team, writing technical specifications and performing technical evaluations on equipment, developing business requirements, identifying, developing, and scaling new technologies across multiple teams, generating multiyear budgets, and managing multiple large, high visibility programs simultaneously through the project lifecycle.
This role requires up to 50% travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key job responsibilities
In partnership with WWDE, Operations Engineering, and strategic suppliers, you will drive technical solutions for material handling equipment lifecycle challenges. You will provide technical leadership and collaborate across multiple teams of engineers, serving as a key contributor between engineering teams, operations, and RME partners.
Responsibilities Include:
- Coordinate efforts to develop optimal solutions and processes for the sortation and transportation network through process design, site layout, equipment specification, and intellectual property considerations
- Work with internal customers across multiple organizations to define highly ambiguous problem statements and develop technical specifications for equipment evaluation and deployment
- Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time
- Deeply understand the business and technical requirements of product integration from mechanical, electrical, and controls functions
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors
- Evaluate solutions effectively and make decisions that balance business value and technology risk
- Help your customers and the engineering teams make appropriate trade-offs by considering the larger picture (e.g., business goals, throughput expectations, quality requirements, efficiency, maintainability, operability)
- Identify standards and drive consistent application of engineering changes across North America
- Build strong working relationships with Fulfillment Center (FC) leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites including Industrial Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, and Process Engineering stakeholders
- Data mine and transform raw thoughts into clear technical documentation
- Effective communication skills, ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions
- Travel Requirements: 50%
About the team
The Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Lifecycle Management Team plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of First and Middle Mile operations pre and post Go-Live. MHE Lifecycle Management is a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) team that will provide comprehensive support throughout the entire lifecycle of MHE installations, focusing on key areas such as site qualification, Final Acceptance, Project Closeout, and continuous improvement initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or equivalent
- 4+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
- Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
- Experience prioritizing and delivering projects on time in a fast-moving environment
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience using data and metrics to back up assumptions, evaluate outcomes, and make data-driven decisions
- Experience using Lean Process Improvement, Six Sigma methodologies or related performance metrics/process improvements to increase efficiency within processes, forecasting, planning, optimization, and logistics
- Position includes travel up to 50% (Nationwide). Travel involves air travel to regional airports and driving to site locations. A valid driver's license is required due to project assignments in areas with limited public transportation and rideshare options.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making
- Knowledge of SQL and VBA at an advanced level
- Master's degree or above in engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with and managing third party vendors
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
COMPENSATION
- USA, CA, San Francisco - 114,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
- USA, MA, Boston - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, NY, New York - 109,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
- USA, TN, Nashville - 94,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, TX, Austin - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, TX, Houston - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, TX, Irving - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, VA, Arlington - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Bellevue - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Mid Level Industrial Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level industrial design manager job?
Position yourself by leading with ownership. Highlight projects where you drove the design process from brief to final deliverable, made independent decisions, and influenced outcomes beyond your own work. Applications that show cross-functional collaboration, proficiency with prototyping and CAD tools, and evidence of mentoring or guiding others tend to move forward fastest at this level.
Which companies hire mid level industrial design managers?
Companies hiring mid level industrial design managers right now include Amazon, Gotion, and Olsson, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad range of employers, including consumer product brands, manufacturing firms, and technology hardware companies that need designers who can run workstreams with moderate supervision.
Are there remote mid level industrial design manager jobs?
Yes, though the role often requires hands-on prototyping and lab access. About 13% of mid level industrial design manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common since employers want regular access to physical design environments while still offering scheduling flexibility.
How do I move up to a mid level industrial design manager role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate expansion of scope. Focus on taking ownership of full project cycles rather than individual tasks, building fluency in a wider range of materials and manufacturing processes, and developing the ability to present and defend design decisions to stakeholders. Demonstrable impact on shipped products and early experience coordinating with engineering or product teams accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level industrial design managers?
Mid Level industrial design manager roles concentrate in Energy, Retail, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they require a consistent pipeline of designers who can manage product iterations, contribute to category strategy, and produce work that meets both functional standards and commercial expectations.