Senior Engineer Jobs in Detroit, MI

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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Controls Engineering Supervisor

  • Pleasant Ridge, MI (9 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Pleasant Ridge, MI (9 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 9 days ago

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment...

Senior Engineering Manager - Salesforce

  • Dearborn, MI (6 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Dearborn, MI (6 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 13 hours ago

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, were all a part of something bigger than...

Remote Work

Advanced Propulsion Thermal Senior Engineer

  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Job Description Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or relevant field. 5+ years of experience in product engineering or relevant field...

Engineering Supervisor, Smart Systems & Health Monitoring

  • Troy, MI (18 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Troy, MI (18 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Collaborate with cross-functional software, functional safety and mechanical engineering teams to specify design implications and requirements....

Lead Engineer (Req # HR2025-02)

  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Lead Engineer (Req # HR2025-02)**Job Location: ** 34500 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 **Duties: **Provide support to the design and development of Hitachi low-level driver computer...

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Principal Engineer - eCommerce

  • Dearborn, MI (6 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dearborn, MI (6 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Position DetailsLocation: Dearborn, MIDepartment: ITReports to: Manager, Application Support - Digital EngineeringJob Classification: RemoteFLSA: ExemptJob Band: Professional Job Summary The...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - R&D

  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Engineering or related field + Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in fast-paced automation environments + Proficiency with NX CAD software; FEA tools such as Ansys are...

Lead Engineer

  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Description General Responsibilities: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic software design Lead Engineer to work independently hands on and lead a technical team in developing an advanced...

Chief Engineer

  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Strong background in steam or hot water boilers Four-year degree from an accredited university with a major in Mechanical Engineering, Building Construction and/or related field....

Driveline Core Engineering Supervisor

  • Livonia, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 6+ years of experience with Driveline systems and components experience and knowledge....

Principal Engineer-Development Quality

  • Northville, MI (24 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Northville, MI (24 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Req ID 78529 | Northville, Michigan (US-MI), United States ZF North America, Inc. Job Description Be part of our ZF team as Principal Engineer-Development Quality and apply now! Contact Hannah...

Principal Engineer Substation Design DTE Electric

  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 days ago

DTE is one of the nations largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customers homes and Michigans progress for more than a century. And as Michigans...

CAE NVH Lead Engineer

  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Education: Minimum Master level on mechanical engineering or equivalent. PhD degree is preferable Experience: 15+ years applicable experience in related field (NVH and NVH CAE)....

Senior Industrial Engineer

  • Detroit, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 11 days ago

SENIOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER Job ID JREQ-215508 Date posted 04/04/2025 At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the...

Career Opportunities: Sr Technical Director (92982)

  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 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....

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Detroit, MI

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI
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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