Senior Engineer Jobs in Southfield, 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

  • Oxford, MI (24 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oxford, MI (24 miles from Southfield, 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 (12 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Dearborn, MI (12 miles from Southfield, 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 (15 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warren, MI (15 miles from Southfield, 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 (10 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Troy, MI (10 miles from Southfield, 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 (5 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (5 miles from Southfield, 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...

Remote Work

Principal Engineer - eCommerce

  • Dearborn, MI (14 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dearborn, MI (14 miles from Southfield, 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 (9 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (9 miles from Southfield, 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...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Battery Module (Multiple Openings)

  • Lake Orion, MI (15 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Orion, MI (15 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Expertise with design for manufacturing (DFM) and management of manufacturing complexity....

Sub-System Lead Engineer - Electrification Propulsion

  • Milford, MI (19 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milford, MI (19 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Work Classification: Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Milford, MI) three times per week (Tue., Wed., Thurs.), at...

Senior Engineer, Body CAD Sheetmetal

  • Novi, MI (12 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Novi, MI (12 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Here's what else you'll bring: Education/Certifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, engineering management or a relevant field...

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Manager

  • Novi, MI (12 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Novi, MI (12 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 4 days ago

We have a great opportunity for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Manager at Emerson site in Aiken, SC. Emerson is a fortune 500 Global business that offers a dedication to an inclusive workforce...

Lead Engineer

  • Farmington Hills, MI (5 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (5 miles from Southfield, 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 (5 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (5 miles from Southfield, 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....

Principal Engineer - Sensors

  • Rochester Hills, MI (17 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI (17 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Engineering At least 7 years of industry experience developing current sensors....

Senior Engineer, Thermal Controls and Calibration

  • Novi, MI (12 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Novi, MI (12 miles from Southfield, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Here's what else you'll bring: Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering or a related field. 5+ years of experience in high voltage battery...

Demographic Data for Southfield, MI

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Southfield, MI

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Southfield, 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 Southfield, 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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