Entry Level Product Design Manager Jobs
New grad product design manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, with employers like Apple, TikTok, and Southern States hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary: The Product Design Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position. In this role the engineer will learn and apply SSL Drafting and Production processes while working under the supervision of an experienced engineer. The work will include standard computations, analysis, and 3D CAD design work.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work on projects assigned or directed by more experienced Engineers
- Design, draft and model using AutoCAD and Solidworks for existing and new products
- Create 3D models, 2D drawings, Specifications and Bill of Materials
- Provide technical support to manufacturing and field installation
- Develop engineering skills based on engineering procedure 230.50 Engineering Training
- Create samples of working models for demonstration
- Improve usability of new and existing products
- Revises processes, documents and drawings through Value Improvement (VIP) Systems
- Begin to perform tests in the engineering lab under supervision, learn ANSI Standards and how they relate to testing
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience: Two to seven years of related work experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks
- Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude
Preferred Qualifications:
- High Voltage Switch experience
- Southern States Co-Op or Intern experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in FEA computer analysis
Job Summary: The Product Design Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position. In this role the engineer will learn and apply SSL Drafting and Production processes while working under the supervision of an experienced engineer. The work will include standard computations, analysis, and 3D CAD design work.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work on projects assigned or directed by more experienced Engineers
- Design, draft and model using AutoCAD and Solidworks for existing and new products
- Create 3D models, 2D drawings, Specifications and Bill of Materials
- Provide technical support to manufacturing and field installation
- Develop engineering skills based on engineering procedure 230.50 Engineering Training
- Create samples of working models for demonstration
- Improve usability of new and existing products
- Revises processes, documents and drawings through Value Improvement (VIP) Systems
- Begin to perform tests in the engineering lab under supervision, learn ANSI Standards and how they relate to testing
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience: Two to seven years of related work experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks
- Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude
Preferred Qualifications:
- High Voltage Switch experience
- Southern States Co-Op or Intern experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in FEA computer analysis
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Entry Level Product Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level product design manager job?
Build a portfolio that shows end-to-end design thinking, even if the projects came from coursework, internships, or personal work. Employers at this level prioritize candidates who can communicate design decisions clearly, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and demonstrate familiarity with tools like Figma or Sketch. Internship experience, bootcamp credentials, and well-documented case studies all strengthen an application for a first role.
Which companies hire entry level product design managers?
Companies hiring entry level product design managers right now include Apple, TikTok, and Southern States, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers startups building out early design teams, mid-size tech and consumer product companies, and larger organizations running structured new grad or associate design programs.
Are there remote entry level product design manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this stage since many employers prefer in-person mentorship for early-career hires. About 14% of entry level product design manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates open to flexible arrangements have real options without limiting themselves to a single metro area.
Are these new grad product design manager jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior product design manager roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or project-based work toward that requirement, or explicitly accepts a portfolio in place of full-time history. Searching for new grad or junior titles alongside entry level returns the broadest set of openings suited to candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level product design managers?
Entry Level product design manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to hire at the entry level because they maintain active product development cycles that depend on a steady pipeline of junior design talent to support growing teams.