Senior Level Senior Product Design Manager Jobs
Senior level senior product design manager jobs place experienced designers at the helm of product vision, design systems, and the cross-functional teams responsible for delivering outcomes. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Retail, with remote and hybrid roles in the mix, and employers like Amazon, Molex, and DigitalOcean hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Cullerton Group is seeking an experienced Senior Product Design & Development Engineer for a prospective opportunity supporting a leading manufacturer of advanced electrical and electronic components serving the automotive and transportation industries. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in mechanical and electromechanical product design, product development, and engineering problem-solving. Experience designing automotive electrical connectors, precision plastic housings, electronic components, or similar electromechanical assemblies is highly preferred.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical components, including electrical connectors, precision plastic housings, and related assemblies.
- Create and modify 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
- Perform GD&T, dimensional tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA.
- Support product development from concept through prototyping, validation, and production release.
- Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, engineering calculations, and root-cause analysis.
- Evaluate materials, mechanical performance, dimensional requirements, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Collaborate with tooling, manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Troubleshoot product fit, function, assembly, and reliability issues.
- Support product testing, design verification, engineering changes, and manufacturing launch activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of mechanical or electromechanical product design and development experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Hands-on experience designing mechanical or electromechanical products and components.
- Proficiency with Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, engineering drawings, and DFM/DFA.
- Familiarity with injection-molded plastics, metal-stamped components, and precision manufacturing processes.
- Experience supporting product validation, testing, and manufacturing launch.
- Strong engineering problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Must currently reside in Michigan and be available to work onsite in the Greater Detroit area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Direct experience designing automotive electrical connectors, connector housings, or terminals.
- Knowledge of automotive wire harness connections, sealing systems, and retention mechanisms.
- Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, APQP, or PPAP.
- Familiarity with engineering thermoplastics such as PBT, LCP, PPS, and PA66.
- Experience with high-voltage, high-current, or signal connector products.
- Background in automotive electrical/electronic component manufacturing.
LOCATION
Location: Greater Detroit Area, Michigan
WORK ARRANGEMENT
Work Arrangement: Onsite – Michigan-Based Candidates Only
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Contract (Prospective Opportunity)
PAY RATE
Pay Rate: $65–$90/hour W2
Interested in This Opportunity? If you have hands-on experience designing precision mechanical or electromechanical products and enjoy taking designs from concept through production, we'd love to connect! Apply today or send a direct message to learn more.
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INTRODUCTION
Cullerton Group is seeking an experienced Senior Product Design & Development Engineer for a prospective opportunity supporting a leading manufacturer of advanced electrical and electronic components serving the automotive and transportation industries. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in mechanical and electromechanical product design, product development, and engineering problem-solving. Experience designing automotive electrical connectors, precision plastic housings, electronic components, or similar electromechanical assemblies is highly preferred.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical components, including electrical connectors, precision plastic housings, and related assemblies.
- Create and modify 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
- Perform GD&T, dimensional tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA.
- Support product development from concept through prototyping, validation, and production release.
- Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, engineering calculations, and root-cause analysis.
- Evaluate materials, mechanical performance, dimensional requirements, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Collaborate with tooling, manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Troubleshoot product fit, function, assembly, and reliability issues.
- Support product testing, design verification, engineering changes, and manufacturing launch activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of mechanical or electromechanical product design and development experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Hands-on experience designing mechanical or electromechanical products and components.
- Proficiency with Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, engineering drawings, and DFM/DFA.
- Familiarity with injection-molded plastics, metal-stamped components, and precision manufacturing processes.
- Experience supporting product validation, testing, and manufacturing launch.
- Strong engineering problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Must currently reside in Michigan and be available to work onsite in the Greater Detroit area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Direct experience designing automotive electrical connectors, connector housings, or terminals.
- Knowledge of automotive wire harness connections, sealing systems, and retention mechanisms.
- Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, APQP, or PPAP.
- Familiarity with engineering thermoplastics such as PBT, LCP, PPS, and PA66.
- Experience with high-voltage, high-current, or signal connector products.
- Background in automotive electrical/electronic component manufacturing.
LOCATION
Location: Greater Detroit Area, Michigan
WORK ARRANGEMENT
Work Arrangement: Onsite – Michigan-Based Candidates Only
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Contract (Prospective Opportunity)
PAY RATE
Pay Rate: $65–$90/hour W2
Interested in This Opportunity? If you have hands-on experience designing precision mechanical or electromechanical products and enjoy taking designs from concept through production, we'd love to connect! Apply today or send a direct message to learn more.
Hiring #ProductDesignEngineer #ProductDevelopmentEngineer #MechanicalEngineering #AutomotiveEngineering #ConnectorDesign #ElectromechanicalEngineering #GDandT #DetroitJobs #MichiganJobs #EngineeringJobs #ContractJobs
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Senior Level Senior Product Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level senior product design manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have led design teams through full product lifecycles, not just contributed to them. A strong portfolio demonstrating strategic decision-making, systems thinking, and measurable product outcomes is essential. Candidates who can speak to how they shaped design culture, mentored junior designers, and influenced roadmap priorities tend to stand out over those who lead only with craft.
Which companies hire senior level senior product design managers?
Companies hiring senior level senior product design managers right now include Amazon, Molex, and DigitalOcean, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of established technology companies, consumer product firms, and enterprise software organizations that maintain dedicated design functions and need experienced leaders to own them.
Are there remote senior level senior product design manager jobs?
Yes, and a meaningful share of openings at this level offer location flexibility. About 32% of senior level senior product design manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many companies have structured design leadership roles around distributed teams. On-site roles still exist, particularly at companies prioritizing in-person collaboration for design-led product development.
What makes a senior product design manager role senior level?
Senior level roles carry ownership over design direction across a product or product area, not just individual features. Expectations include defining design principles, building or scaling a design team, influencing product strategy alongside product management and engineering, and mentoring mid-level designers. The distinction from a mid-level role is scope and autonomy: senior leaders are expected to set the standard, not follow it.
Which industries hire the most senior level senior product design managers?
Senior level senior product design manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to invest heavily in design leadership because their products are complex, user-facing, and continuously iterated, which creates sustained demand for managers who can lead design at scale.