Senior Engineer Jobs in Chapel Hill, NC

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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Director, Manufacturing Operations Strategy

Research Triangle Park, NC (10 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
1 day ago

Research Triangle Park, NC (10 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
1 day ago

This is a hybrid role that will report to our office in RTP, NC About This Role: As the Director of Manufacturing Operations Strategy, you will provide pivotal strategic leadership and project...

Associate Principal Engineer

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
2 days ago

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
2 days ago

Are you ready to lead and inspire a team dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of validation within our site? As the Site Validation Team Lead, you will oversee the validation processes,...

Technical Director - Water

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
6 days ago

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
6 days ago

Job details Posted 26 March 2025 Salary 70000.00 - 88000 per annum + Car + Bonus + Healthcare + Pension Location Durham Job type Permanent Discipline Rise Energy Reference BBBH251096 Consultant...

Principal Engineer Software Development

Morrisville, NC (14 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
8 days ago

Morrisville, NC (14 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
8 days ago

Lead technical innovations in Vascular positioning systems in Ai/Machine Learning, application software, and embedded software systems. Responsible for ensuring reliable and predictable software...

Sr Engineer I/Mfg Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences (Parenteral Filling)

Research Triangle Park, NC (10 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
9 days ago

Research Triangle Park, NC (10 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
9 days ago

This is a full time on-site position The Sr. Engineer I, Manufacturing Sciences will provide technical expertise to the clinical, PPQ, and commercial manufacturing campaigns run at the Biogen RTP...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
11 days ago

Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
11 days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing Date: Mar 9, 2025 Location: Dallas, TX, US Jacksonville, FL, US Cary, NC, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Overland Park, KS, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of...

Technical Director Software Engineering

Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
13 days ago

Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
13 days ago

Role Value Proposition: MetLife is one of the leading providers of Group Benefits worldwide and is the premier provider of U.S. Benefits. We have an exciting opportunity to join and lead a dynamic...

Principal Engineer, Cloud Native Technology Solutions

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
14 days ago

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
14 days ago

Site Name: Durham Blackwell Street, Philadelphia Navy Yard Posted Date: Mar 28 2025 The Technical Architect will be part of the Market Access Engineering team delivering value continuously by...

Principal Engineer, Contract Management Group

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
16 days ago

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
16 days ago

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. SALARY RANGE: $84,428 - $130,874 HIRING RANGE: $84,428 - $107,640...

Principal Engineer - Development Review Group

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
16 days ago

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
16 days ago

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. SALARY RANGE: $84,428 - $130,874 HIRING RANGE: $84,428 - $107,640...

Principal Engineer- Stormwater Infrastructure

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
18 days ago

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
18 days ago

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Hiring Range: $84,428 - $130,874 Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Top-notch...

Principal Engineer/Architect- Node JS and Java-Legacy Code Migration Specialist -REMOTE

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
20 days ago

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
20 days ago

. - Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and best practice guidance to development teams during the transition....

Remote Work

Senior Engineer, Product Engineering (Prod Dev) (multiple openings)

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
21 days ago

Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
21 days ago

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Product Engineering (Prod Dev) (multiple openings) Job Requisition: R251575 Job Location: Durham, North Carolina Job Type: Full Time Rate of Pay: $128,003.00 - $152,760.00...

Remote Work

R&D Senior Engineer - MV Switchgear

Mebane, NC (17 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
45+ days ago

Mebane, NC (17 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
45+ days ago

R&D Senior Engineer - MV Switchgear At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges....

Senior Process Engineer

Apex, NC (18 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
24 days ago

Apex, NC (18 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
24 days ago

What you will bring: Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 5+ years' experience in Biopharmaceutical operations/manufacturing environment Direct knowledge of design and troubleshooting...

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Demographic Data for Chapel Hill, NC

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Chapel Hill, NC

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National

Total Population

108,503

Number of Businesses

2,491

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Chapel Hill, NC

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Senior Engineer positions.

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Chapel Hill, NC 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 Chapel Hill, NC

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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