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
  • 13 hours ago
  • Harrodsburg, KY
  • 13 hours ago

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

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Danville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Danville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Job Specifications Education: Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required....

IGA/Saviynt Principal Engineer/Manager - VIRTUAL USA

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Our story At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

What You Will Do: Lead the mechanical engineering design effort for assigned projects....

PwC Tech-Technical Lead Engineer

  • Louisville, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 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 Mechanical Engineer - CMTA

  • Paducah, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 13 days ago

Engineering #LI-JJ1 #LI-Onsite #HVAC #HVACDesign #sustainabledesign #MEPConsulting #ZeroEnergy #buildingscienceleaders #LEED About Legence Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company, is North Americas...

Operational Excellence Lead Engineer

  • Louisville, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities As the Operational Excellence Lead, you will be responsible for deploying a structured performance management system and driving focused improvements, which serve as a...

Engineer, Senior Automation

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 15 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, computer science or related field is required....

Engineering Supervisor, Plant Operations & Maintenance, 11p-7:30a

  • Louisville, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 18 days ago

Responsibilities The role of the Supervisor, Engineering is to ensure all facilities operate in a safe, functional, and efficient manner through appropriate management and coordination of staff...

Motor Lead Engineer

  • Berea, KY
  • 19 days ago
  • Berea, KY
  • 19 days ago

Description Position Summary: This position will be part of the xEV Regional PE group for Electric Vehicle products and will be responsible for activity and support for Motor programs. Focus for...

Sr. Mgr, GenAI Lead Engineer, Application Development

  • Louisville, KY
  • 26 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 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...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 45+ days ago

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

Technical Director, Civil Engineering

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

This Opportunity Provides leadership within a sector of organization to ensure civil engineering subject matter, technical deliverables, infrastructure projects and programs are delivered with a...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago

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

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

  • Prospect, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Prospect, KY
  • 45+ days ago

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

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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
49.8%
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 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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