Senior Engineer Jobs

A Senior Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for the design, development, testing, and evaluation of integrated systems for managing industrial production processes. This includes human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Their duties may also involve improving manufacturing processes and advancing product design, often utilizing innovative technology. They ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.

Essential skills for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer include excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, leadership abilities, and project management experience. Proficiency with CAD software and other engineering tools is also necessary. They should have a deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, and a Master's degree or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is often preferred. Prior roles that lead to a Senior Engineer position might include Junior Engineer, Process Engineer, or Project Engineer.

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Electrical Power Engineer/Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 6 days ago

This job opening is posted multi-level and may be filled by an Engineer, Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer level based on candidate qualifications....

DPI Labs, Inc.

Principal Engineer

Maintains awareness of current technology capabilities to allow effective utilization during development of design engineering processes and programs....

Systems Engineering Supervisor

  • Wilmington, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA
  • 9 days ago

This Systems Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for managing the planning, design and the installation of all Sortation Equipment by Systems Engineering. Direct on-site management will be...

Engineer, Sr Design -CORP

  • Warrenville, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Warrenville, IL
  • 45+ days ago

*****This Engineering role can be filled at the Mid-level to Senior Engineer level....

Engineer, Sr Piping/Hydrologics

  • Pottstown, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pottstown, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Experience with finite element analysis modeling and related software....

Piping Engineering Supervisor

  • Menominee, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Menominee, MI
  • 45+ days ago

This Piping Engineering Supervisor will be managing a remote group of piping designers and checkers hired by Insight Global. This supervisor will be responsible for scoping out work, creating and...

Sr Engineer Process

  • Irving, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 45+ days ago

At least ten years of experience in process design engineering, employee training and practical field experience, in commissioning and plant auditing within the cement production industry....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Hampton, VA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 2 hours ago

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or in appropriate discipline and eight (8) to twelve (12) years related engineering experience, or MS degree and seven (7) to ten (10) years of related engineering...

Senior Process Engineer - Hydrotreating

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 5 hours ago

Senior Process Engineer - Hydrotreating Location: Corpus Christi, TX Description The Senior Process Engineer will be instrumental in driving technical innovation and operational excellence within...

Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 5 hours ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 5 hours ago

Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater at CHA Consulting, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware, United States Job Description Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater Location US-PA-Bethlehem |...

Lead Engineer

  • Orlando, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 5 hours ago

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering is required....

Senior Process Engineer (Chemicals)

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 5 hours ago

Senior Process Engineer (Chemicals) Location: Corpus Christi, TX Description: The Chemical Process Engineer will be instrumental in driving technical innovation and operational excellence within...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Melbourne, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 5 hours ago

Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical engineering systems with other building systems. Interface with clients to provide technical leadership and project management....

Sr Principal Engineer Systems

  • Sun City, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sun City, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

50% Candidate must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport for travel A current/active DoD secret clearance Preferred Qualifications : FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) license...

Principal Engineer I

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 5 hours ago

Principal Engineer I Full Time Greenwood Village, Colorado Posted 04/10/2025 Anticipated Close Date: 2025-05-19 05:00 PM (UTC) Business unit: PTECH Areas of interest: Information Technology, IT...

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.8%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Senior Engineers
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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