Senior Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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Technical Director, Environmental Engineering

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 hours ago

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Program Manager/Technical Director - Environmental Engineer to join our Earth & Environment Federal team in San Diego, CA. We are looking for a candidate with...

Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical

  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours ago

design with CATIA Computer Aided Design (CAD) software Experience creating and releasing Build-To-Print (BTP) engineering packages 2+ years of air vehicle avionics electronics packaging and electronic...

Engineer / Principal Engineer Navigation

  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

Sr Engineer Bioinformatics

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Provides technical assistance for diagnosing design and manufacturing quality problems....

Change Control Board Engineering Supervisor

  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Supervisor within the Mechanical Engineering department to lead the Floor Change Control Board (FCCB) team located in Poway, CA....

Senior Engineering Manager, Power Electronics and Systems Design Team

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by directing and participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and...

Principal Engineer - LLM Serving (Cloud AI)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is utilizing its traditional strengths in digital...

Senior Engineer, Transmission and Distribution

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Transmission and Distribution to join our Energy-Electric sector....

Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Mission Assurance NEW

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Mission Assurance Northrop Grumman Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Management San Diego, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance...

Sr Principal Engineer Systems

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

leadership Direct interaction with the customer with understanding their mission needs and flowing that information back to the engineering and leadership team....

Chief Engineer - Off-Road Shocks & Suspension

  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Create 3D models and drawings in Solidworks using best practices & GD&T. Create testing requirements and design test equipment. Conduct fitment, performance & durability tests....

Principal / Senior Principal Engineer Systems Test NEW

  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago

A collaborative mindset with the ability to act as a subject matter expert, liaising effectively between maintenance, design engineering, and test site teams (both contractor and customer)....

Polymer Pilot Plant SR. Engineer (Full Relocation Paid For)!

  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago

The Group Research Team (RG) is searching for a skilled and experienced Polymer Pilot Plant Senior Engineer to join our organization....

Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance

  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

Principal Engineer Systems

  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.9%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
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 San Diego, CA
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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