Senior Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

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 Process Engineer

  • Harrodsburg, KY
  • 22 hours ago
  • Harrodsburg, KY
  • 22 hours ago

About You: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field....

Engineering Supervisor

  • Mount Washington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Washington, KY
  • 2 days ago

FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Louisville, KY (On-site)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar Engineering discipline 5 years experience in mechanical design and/or design documentation...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Ashland, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 4 days ago

at Middough Inc. in Ashland, Kentucky, United States Job Description Middough Inc. - 'TOP WORKPLACES' Award Winner! Senior Process Engineer - Position and Responsibilities As a Senior Process...

Principal Engineer

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Engineer in Frankfort , Kentucky About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and...

Senior Process Engineer (39599)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 8 days ago

Job ID: 39599 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA As part of our Catalyst Scale up and Technology Transfer team, you will Lead complex, cross-regional transfer projects (site to site, new/custom...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Louisville, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 12 days ago

Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 18 days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer Job Description Youre not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a...

Application Engineering Supervisor

  • Newport, KY
  • 21 days ago
  • Newport, KY
  • 21 days ago

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

  • Prospect, KY
  • 24 days ago
  • Prospect, KY
  • 24 days ago

Minimum of bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline....

Engineering Supervisor

  • Irvine, KY
  • 25 days ago
  • Irvine, KY
  • 25 days ago

Position Location: Irvine, Kentucky Department: Process Engineering Reports To: Senior Manager Continuious Improvement Job Status: Onsite FLSA: Exempt Job Band: Supervisor Job Summary The primary...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Louisville, KY
  • 25 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 25 days ago

The position requires performance of all aspects of mechanical engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects....

Lead Engineer Project Mgr

  • KY
  • 27 days ago
  • KY
  • 27 days ago

Lead Engineer Project Mgr Date: Feb 12, 2025 Location: KY, US Lead Engineer Project Mgr Description: Careers for the Driven Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Project Manager. We...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - UCE

  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering....

Warehouse Senior Industrial Engineer (Remote)

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve...

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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