Senior Engineer Jobs in California

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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DPI Labs, Inc.

Principal Engineer

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

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $197000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors...

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Engineering Supervisor - The Westin Monache

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Year Round LIVE THE DREAM. Work here. Play here. The mountains are calling. NOTE: This position is located in Mammoth Lakes, California. Did you know that, as part of your employment at The Westin...

Senior Engineer, Mass Timber

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate...

Continuous Improvement Senior Engineer

  • Torrance, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Senior Engineer Reporting To: Leader Sr., Process Dev....

Lead Principal Engineer

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 3 hours ago

database management Experience designing scalable architectures and solving complex infrastructure issues Nice to Haves Experience with desktop application development Familiarity with AI tech stacks and computer-aided...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of a Program and Project Supervisor, the Senior Mechanical Engineer (ME) is the technical lead providing analysis in technical areas such as...

Senior Industrial Engineer - 1st Shift

  • CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • CA
  • 4 hours ago

As the Senior Engineer, Industrial, you will be responsible for facility layout and design, manpower planning, project scheduling and management, and support for new business development....

Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Data Platform Infrastructure and Compute

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Summary Posted: Mar 13, 2025 Role Number: 200595110 Apple Data Platform serves as a foundational building block for Apples Services, Software, and AI/ML ecosystem, providing advanced data...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Environmental Control Systems

  • San Carlos, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Carlos, CA
  • 9 hours ago

with professional 3D modeling software, preferably in Catia 3D Experience Environment Proficiency in mechanical design, materials selection, kinematics, troubleshooting, and analysis Excellent problem...

Senior Engineering Manager, Auto Monetization

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 13 hours ago

The Team Upstart's Auto Retail team is on a mission to build the world's best car buying experience. More than $1 trillion of cars are sold each year in the U.S., yet it consistently ranks as one...

Sr. Principal Engineer Facilities

  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 15 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Hybrid- Long Beach

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Here is what we are looking for with this role: Essential Requirements 8+ years of related background with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering 5+ years of direct industrial/power related consulting...

Core Technologies Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 18 hours ago

engineering functions: Design for Manufacturability - Provide early and on going manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are mechanically manufacturable....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 23 hours ago

You will lead mechanical engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements....

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
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 in California
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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