Senior Engineer Jobs in Wilmington, DE

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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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 2 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited University. PA Professional Engineering license is a must....

Senior Process Engineer - Additive Cleanliness

  • West Chester, PA (19 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (19 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Summary Process engineer will be responsible for defining a wholistic cleanliness strategy for additive hardware and collaborating with stakeholders to coordinate implementation of...

Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 3 days ago

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

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 3 days ago

The Systems and Mechanical Engineering team is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer of our New Castle office at the TA Instruments business unit....

Project Lead Engineer

  • Thorofare, NJ (19 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Thorofare, NJ (19 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 6 days ago

NDI Engineering Company is seeking a Project Lead Engineer to join our team and support design projects in our Thorofare, NJ, office. The ideal candidate will have experience in design of Naval...

Product Manager, Generative AI Applications (Lead Engineer I)

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 10 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 10 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Career Opportunities: Sr Technical Director (92982)

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 12 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 12 days ago

The role is responsible for technical leadership, management and staffing as it pertains to the production process from point of opportunity to point of completion....

Sr. Engineer, R&D, Integrated Systems

  • Exton, PA (22 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 12 days ago
  • Exton, PA (22 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 12 days ago

At West, were a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West...

Sr Technical Director

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 13 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 13 days ago

The role is responsible for technical leadership, management and staffing as it pertains to the production process from point of opportunity to point of completion....

Product Manager, Generative AI Applications (Lead Engineer II)

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Principal Engineer, Cloud Native Technology Solutions

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago

Site Name: Durham Blackwell Street, Philadelphia Navy Yard Posted Date: Mar 28 2025 The Technical Architect will be part of the Market Access Engineering team delivering value continuously by...

Principal Engineer - DevOps, Video Streaming Products

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 16 days ago

Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of...

Director, Manufacturing Operations

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 18 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 18 days ago

Overview The Director of Manufacturing Operations organizes, manages, and continuously improves the manufacturing operations and process for the new Iovance manufacturing site at 300 Rouse...

Sr. Mgr, GenAI Lead Engineer, Application Development

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 28 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 28 days ago

Position Summary Position Summary As a GenAI Engineer Specialist, you will be the visionary and driving force behind our GenAI strategy, roadmap, and implementation. Your role will encompass all...

VP/D Principal Engineer

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 23 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 23 days ago

OneMain Financial (OMF) is seeking a Principal Engineer for Application Development to lead our ongoing technology transformation. The Principal Engineer will lead the development of technology...

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Wilmington, DE

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Wilmington, DE 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 in Wilmington, DE
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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