Senior Engineer Jobs in South Plainfield, NJ

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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GenAI and Agentic AI Technology Architect - Principal Engineer

  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a highly skilled and innovative GenAI and Agentic AI Technology Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing...

Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

About us National Grid is seeking a Telecommunication Engineer for a position within Distribution Planning & Asset Management (DPAM) within a reasonable commute to any National Grid location....

Senior Process Engineer

  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Process Engineer - Fill Finish Location: Parsippany, NJ - Onsite Duration: 12+ Months Our client is seeking two experienced Senior Process Engineers to support their fill-finish...

Principal Engineer Network Security Governance

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (10 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (10 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power...

Principal Engineer Infrastructure Security Governance

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (10 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (10 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power...

LoanIQ Principal Engineer

  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Our client, a major bank in Central NJ, is looking for Commercial Lending Principal Engineer Office location could be either New York City or Central New Jersey. This is a permanent FT career...

Principal Engineer (Fraud and Claims Technology)

  • Woodbridge, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer in Claims Technology Organization within the Technology for the Chief Operating Office Group (TCOO). The Technology for the Chief...

Principal Engineer

  • Bedminster, NJ (15 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bedminster, NJ (15 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

IT/Computers: Principal Engineer needed by Verizon in Bedminster, NJ (hybrid role, may work from home) to design, develop, and manage on-prem infrastructure and application architecture. To apply,...

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Sr. Engineer Computer System Validation (CSV)

  • Raritan, NJ (11 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (11 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The Senior Engineer works collaboratively with multi-functional teams to deliver projects on time, solves issues, and provides technical inputs for improvements....

Sr Principal Engineer Systems

  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

50% Candidate must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport for travel A current/active DoD secret clearance Preferred Qualifications : FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) license...

Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design Job Details National Grid

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school and 10 years of relevant engineering experience....

Senior Engineer, Device Automation and Process Development (Hybrid)

  • Rahway, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD etc Excellent collaborative and communication skills, with a proven ability to work...

Manager Product Lead Engineer- Owner Global Development

  • Raritan, NJ (11 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (11 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Job title Manager Product Lead Engineer- Owner Global Development Function Technology Product & Platform Management Sub function Technical Product Management Category Principal, Technical Product...

Senior Process Engineer II - CEA Controls

  • Plainsboro, NJ (18 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (18 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

., quality assurance, regulatory affairs, R&D, production) to ensure contamination control practices are integrated into product design and manufacturing processes....

Senior Process Engineer II - Endotoxin

  • Plainsboro, NJ (18 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (18 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals...

Demographic Data for South Plainfield, NJ

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in South Plainfield, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in South Plainfield, NJ 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 South Plainfield, NJ
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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