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Product Design Manager Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Support Rail Bridge Engineers and Rail Bridge Project Managers with the production of drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using CAD software.

Support Rail Bridge Engineers and Rail Bridge Project Managers with the production of drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using CAD software.

Support Rail Bridge Engineers and Rail Bridge Project Managers with the production of drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using CAD software.

Design Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$132K - $198K/yr

Regular meetings with internal Product Design, Product Management, Software Engineering, and Quality/Accessibility stakeholder teams. Key Essential Functions * Must be able to remain in a stationary ...

Design Engineer

Columbus, OH · Remote

$132K - $165K/yr

Regular meetings with internal Product Design, Product Management, Software Engineering, and Quality/Accessibility stakeholder teams. Key Essential Functions * Must be able to remain in a stationary ...

Design Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$132K - $165K/yr

Regular meetings with internal Product Design, Product Management, Software Engineering, and Quality/Accessibility stakeholder teams. Key Essential Functions * Must be able to remain in a stationary ...

$94.71 - $118.39/hr

Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and regulatory ... Risk management & design verification Qualifications: * Educated as building or mechanical engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Urbana, OH · On-site

$71K - $96K/yr

Support ERP systems (SAP preferred) for product data management Collaboration & Continuous Improvement * Work closely with global design engineering team, local manufacturing, supply chain, and ...

Senior Product Designer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$106K - $132K/yr

This role partners closely with Product Management, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into intuitive, scalable design solutions. The ...

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$83.7K

$180.2K

How much do product design manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for product design manager in Ohio is $175,247.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $179,700.00 and $179,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a product design manager do?

A Product Design Manager leads and oversees a team of designers responsible for creating the visual and functional aspects of a product. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as engineering and product management, to ensure the product meets user needs and business goals. Their role includes mentoring designers, setting design standards, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Product Design Managers play a key role in shaping the user experience and maintaining consistency across all product interfaces.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product design manager?

To thrive as a Product Design Manager, you need expertise in user-centered design, design strategy, and a background in design or related fields, often supported by a relevant degree and leadership experience. Familiarity with design tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as project management systems such as Jira or Asana, is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills set outstanding managers apart in fostering creativity and guiding teams. These abilities are crucial for delivering innovative products, aligning teams with business goals, and ensuring seamless workflows.

How does a product design manager balance leading a design team with collaborating across departments?

As a Product Design Manager, you’ll often split your time between mentoring and guiding your design team and working closely with cross-functional partners such as engineering, product management, and marketing. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills to align your team’s creative vision with overall business goals. You’ll facilitate regular check-ins, provide feedback, and help resolve blockers for your designers, while also participating in strategic meetings to ensure that design considerations are integrated early in the product development process. Successfully managing these responsibilities can lead to greater influence within the organization and pave the way for advancement into senior leadership roles.

What is a product design manager?

A product design manager oversees the development and execution of product designs, leading design teams to create user-centered solutions. They coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensure design quality, and often use tools like Sketch or Figma, while requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

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Infographic showing various Product Design Manager job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $175,247 per year, or $84.3 per hour.

Rail Bridge CAD Manager

HDR

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 hours ago


HDR rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 449 rated engineering


Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We invite you to build your CAD management career at HDR. Our global team is looking for a detail-oriented CAD/BIM designer to serve in a technical role performing engineering-related tasks including calculations, computer aided design, modeling, and project delivery on rail projects. If you would like to own your future, own your company, and own who you are, HDR is the perfect place to work in a collaborative, innovative digital delivery environment.
HDR CAD managers thrive in entrepreneurial environments where team members are encouraged to shape their work roles to their strengths and interests. Our proven workshare approach provides opportunities to work across our transportation program and participate with clients and projects around the globe. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team-spirit, diversity thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise, and personal accountability offering you a rewarding career in our dynamic, high-performance environment. If that sounds good to you, please apply!
We've already earned National ACEC awards for: the West Colton Flyover Structures which eliminated one of the largest bottlenecks in US history with an innovative first-of-its-kind flyover, the HDR-patented Infinity Loop Design, and the West Vancouver Freight Access Program Management project where we worked with the port to right-size and more efficiently adapt to evolving industry demands. You could help us bring home the next one.
We understand your career is a big part of your life, but it's not your whole life. We offer benefits that look out for your health and wellness from a "whole you" perspective. Whether you are continuing your education, mapping your financial future, balancing work and family, or planning for retirement, we want to support your personal and professional goals. Benefits include an excellent medical plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans - and more! At HDR, you can own your future, own your company, and own who you are.
Join us to collaborate with a global team, grow your career and work on amazing projects!
Primary Responsibilities
As an employee-owner in the role of Rail Bridge CAD Manager, we'll count on you to:
  • Lead and mentor existing Rail Bridge CAD staff.
  • Support Rail Bridge Engineers and Rail Bridge Project Managers with the production of drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using CAD software.
  • Maintain client specific CAD standards and workspaces.
  • Develop basic construction quantities from designs.
  • Create 3D models of freight railroad track/civil projects and other Building Information Modeling (BIM) tasks to support the development of railroad projects.
  • Typical projects will be for railway, transit, and highway projects.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associates degree in Engineering Technology / CAD.
  • Experience in rail bridge and/or rail civil design drafting or related projects.
  • Experience with OpenRail Designer, OpenRoad Designer, and/or OpenBridge Designer
  • Experience working with BIM and 3D CAD software platforms.
  • Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, including the ability to use Excel to calculate quantities for cost estimating purposes.
  • Experience and/or interest in the railroad industry.

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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
  • A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems
  • Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
  • Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
  • Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
  • Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
  • Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
  • Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications
  • Familiar with content creation and management concepts
  • Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support
  • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential
  • Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work
  • Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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About HDR

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917