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Antimetal

Design Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

We're looking for a design engineer to take ideas from rough sketches to production. You'll play a ... Talk with our CTO Shreyas in more detail about the role * Product engineering exercise: You will ...

Maryland Department of Transportation

MD · Hybrid

$97K - $152K/yr

Description (Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Assistant Division Chief (Transportation Design Engineer VI) Grade 22 (7666) SP# 26-52-07 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ...

NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS LLC

Design Engineer

Roanoke, TX · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

A Design Engineer at Cummins will be responsible for the design, release, and testing of Compressed ... Engineer or Chief Engineer. * Update existing systems to reduce component costs, reduce ...

Doji

Design Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

Our CEO designed avatars for Apple Vision Pro, and our CTO built consumer AI at DeepMind. We've ... At Doji, we treat engineering as a craft. The best native experiences come from people who obsess ...

Intel

Logic Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

The Logic Design Engineer should possess the following attributes:Excellent communication: Expected ... As a member of the Chief Technology Office, Artificial Intelligence, and Network and Edge Group (CT ...

Intel Corporation

Logic Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

The Logic Design Engineer should possess the following attributes: • Excellent communication ... As a member of the Chief Technology Office, Artificial Intelligence, and Network and Edge Group (CT ...

Dryft, Inc

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San Francisco, CA · On-site

THE ROLE As Founding Design Engineer , you'll work directly with our CEO, CTO, and customers to build magical user interfaces for our AI Agents. Your mission is to make the complex intuitive ...

Clerk AI

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Staff Design Engineer Clerk Chat | Full-time About Clerk Chat Clerk Chat is a conversational AI ... Work directly with the CTO and engineering team to develop UI/UX for complex multi-channel ...

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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief design engineer in the United States is $166,542.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $140,000.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Chief Design Engineer often manages teams with diverse expertise, such as mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, which can present challenges in aligning differing technical perspectives and priorities. Ensuring effective communication and collaboration across these specialties is essential to deliver cohesive design solutions on schedule. Additionally, balancing innovative design concepts with practical constraints like budget, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Building trust and clarity within the team helps facilitate smooth project execution and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

What are Chief Design Engineers?

Chief Design Engineers are senior professionals responsible for overseeing the design and development of products, systems, or components within an organization. They lead design teams, set technical standards, and ensure that projects meet quality, safety, and performance requirements. Their role often involves coordinating with other departments, managing budgets, and providing technical guidance throughout the product development lifecycle. Chief Design Engineers play a critical role in innovation and ensuring that engineering solutions align with company goals.

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To thrive as a Chief Design Engineer, you need advanced engineering knowledge, leadership abilities, and a relevant degree (often in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering), plus extensive design experience. Proficiency with CAD software, PLM systems, and familiarity with relevant industry standards and certifications (such as PE or chartered status) is typically required. Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help you lead teams and collaborate across departments. These skills ensure innovative, technically sound solutions that meet project goals and drive organizational success.
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Associate Director, Design - Innovation

Associate Director, Design - Innovation

Kraft Heinz Company

Chicago, IL • On-site

$164K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Kraft Heinz rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 119 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

193rd of 382 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job Description
Kraft Heinz's newly established Design function is shaping the next chapter of our iconic brands. By bringing together consumer-led visual systems, innovation, and distinctive brand experiences, we are creating new ways for our brands to connect, resonate, and grow. The Design team defines brand vision, builds powerful narratives, and, in close partnership with cross-functional partners, unites insights, strategy, creativity, and operational excellence to turn bold ideas into culturally relevant expressions that amplify our connection to consumers and culture.
Reporting to the Chief Design Officer, the Assistant Design Director, Innovation will play a pivotal role in advancing transformative design and business strategies across brand, product, packaging, retail, and merchandising. Within this newly established function, you will champion design thinking and innovation as catalysts for growth, helping uncover new opportunities, reframe complex challenges, and shape breakthrough ideas that create strategic value for Kraft Heinz brands and platforms.
You will work across the organization to identify areas of opportunity, develop compelling concepts, and translate ideas into testable prototypes and actionable solutions. Your work will span the innovation lifecycle, from framing opportunities and synthesizing research to guiding prototyping, evaluating concepts, and helping ensure business impact and sustainability. This is a highly collaborative and visible role for a strategic thinker who is energized by ambiguity and motivated by the opportunity to embed innovation and design thinking more deeply across the business.
Key Components of the Role
The primary objective of this role is to support and advance design innovation across prioritized initiatives within the Kraft Heinz brand portfolio. This includes:
  • Leading impactful design thinking and innovation projects across diverse Kraft Heinz businesses
  • Partnering with cross-functional teams to identify new business, product, and experience opportunities that drive growth
  • Translating strategy into prototypes and pilots, evaluating concepts for desirability, feasibility, viability, and sustainability
  • Navigating ambiguity and helping teams move ideas forward through a test-and-learn approach
  • Applying and championing design thinking methodologies while helping build design thinking capability across the organization
  • Solving complex business challenges and uncovering transformation opportunities through a systems-level perspective
  • Supporting strategic planning and opportunity development for new brands, products, and experiences
  • Collaborating with the Chief Design Officer and innovation teams to engage stakeholders, gather input, and shape creative opportunities
  • Synthesizing research, business needs, and diverse perspectives into design strategies that support sustainable growth
  • Articulating design vision through prototyping, scenario modeling, and strategic roadmaps
  • Building strong cross-functional relationships to foster collaboration across research, marketing, media, and partner teams

Qualifications
  • Passion for the intersection of brand building, culture, and consumer connection, with a strong instinct for turning creative opportunity into impactful brand innovation
  • Demonstrated success leading end-to-end design programs from strategy through execution
  • Proven experience across brand strategy, design strategy, innovation, and product development
  • Courage to challenge the status quo and advocate for new ideas
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complexity and focus on high-impact opportunities
  • Strong communication, influence, and relationship-building skills across cross-functional teams and agency partners
  • Resilience and agility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
  • Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Graphic Design, Engineering, or a related field
  • MBA preferred but not required
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in design innovation

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$164,200.00 - $205,200.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
  • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
  • Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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