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Venteon

Engineering Manager

Troy, MI · On-site

$180K/yr

The ideal candidates should have a background in engineering, ideally in exteriors and accessories within automotive. Requirements of the Engineering Manager * BSME or similar degree * Technical ...

Reliance One

Engineering Manager

North Vernon, IN · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Engineering Manager North Vernon, Indiana, United States On-site Direct Hire Opportunity Salary ... Oversee sourcing and implementation of manufacturing equipment for automotive components and ...

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How much do automotive engineering manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for automotive engineering manager in the United States is $146,868.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Automotive Engineering Manager vs Automotive Design Engineer?

AspectAutomotive Engineering ManagerAutomotive Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering; often with management experienceBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Automotive, or Industrial Design Engineering
Work EnvironmentLeads teams in R&D, manufacturing, and project management within automotive companiesFocuses on designing vehicle components and systems, often in design studios or labs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in automotive manufacturing, R&D departments, and engineering firmsCommon in automotive OEMs, design studios, and engineering consultancies

The Automotive Engineering Manager oversees engineering teams and manages project execution, while the Automotive Design Engineer concentrates on creating vehicle designs and components. Both roles require strong technical backgrounds, but the manager focuses on leadership and project coordination, whereas the designer emphasizes creative design and technical detailing.

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Infographic showing various Automotive Engineering Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,868 per year, or $70.6 per hour.

Engineering Manager

Troy, MI • On-site

Venteon
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description


Engineering Manager - Exterior Accessories
Minimum 5 Years experience in Engineering Management
Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to fill a opening with a manufacturing company located in Metro Detroit. The ideal candidates should have a background in engineering, ideally in exteriors and accessories within automotive.
Requirements of the Engineering Manager
  • BSME or similar degree
  • Technical expert in exterior components and related systems
  • 10+ years of design & release experience
  • Experience with DVP&R, DFMEA, GD&T, DFM, DFA, etc.
  • Understanding of product and vehicle development cycles and processes

Benefits of the Engineering Manager
  • Competitive salary
  • Advancement potential
  • Full time
  • Paid time off
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • Profit Sharing & Pension plans

Responsibilities of the Engineering Manager
  • Leads development and integration of all exterior systems and sub-systems
  • develop and execute design and integration plans, timelines and deliverables
  • Work with internal teams such as quality, manufacturing and design
  • Responsible for system - level validation and verification activities

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to bray@venteon.com.
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.

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