Senior Engineer Jobs in Iowa

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
  • 8 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 8 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....

Senior Principal Engineer, RF Product Owner (Onsite)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

Date Posted: 2025-04-10 Country: United States of America Location: IN301: 1010 Production Rd Ft Wayne IN 1010 Production Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808 USA Position Role Type: Onsite Raytheon...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology....

Modeling & Simulation Analysis - Lead Engineer

  • Davenport, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 9 days ago

Other critical skills include technical leadership, project execution, and a system engineering approach to problem solving....

PwC Tech-Technical Lead Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in information technology operations focus...

Senior Principal Engineer , Space Datalinks - Active Top Secret (Onsite)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 15 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 15 days ago

What You Will Do Technical leadership of multiple teams of intermediate and experienced engineering professionals, collaboratively setting objectives and strategies to achieve high-impact results, utilizing...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Relocation Offered

  • Davenport, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 16 days ago

Working knowledge of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and software programs used in their assessment (ANSYS)....

Senior Principal Engineer , Space Datalinks Active Top Secret (Onsite)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 17 days ago

What You Will Do Technical leadership of multiple teams of intermediate and experienced engineering professionals, collaboratively setting objectives and strategies to achieve high-impact results, utilizing...

Sr. Mgr, GenAI Lead Engineer, Application Development

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 26 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 26 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...

The senior engineer position requires five years of industry experience. PE license preferred. The senior engineer II requires eight years of industry experience. Requires PE license....

Modeling & Simulation Multi-Domain - Lead Engineer

  • Davenport, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Other critical skills include technical leadership, project execution, and a system engineering approach to problem solving....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 26 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 26 days ago

Participate in mechanical design development from conceptual design through detailed design, this includes coordinating with other team or project members including other disciplines (structural, electrical...

Senior Mechanical Engineer-hybrid to Des Moines, IA

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago

At Intoxalock a member of the Mindr family of brands, we are dedicated to being a force for good. That's why we provide substance use safety, detection and monitoring products and services that...

Senior Engineering Manager - FPGA and Board Support Package Software (Onsite)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Date Posted: 2025-02-21 Country: United States of America Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA Position Role Type: Onsite Senior Engineering...

Senior Engineering Manager FPGA and Board Support Package Software (Onsite)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Date Posted: 2025-02-21 Country: United States of America Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA Position Role Type: Onsite Senior Engineering...

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Iowa

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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