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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Sr Principal Engineer Systems

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Engineer 2 / Senior Engineer - Process Development

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineer 2 / Senior Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technology & Transfer Group....

Linux Vehicle Principal Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago

Linux Vehicle Principal Engineer San Diego, CA Full Time Posted by: Qualcomm Posted: Tuesday, 22 July 2025 Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group >...

Senior Industrial Engineer

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

Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype, development and first article manufacturing....

Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 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 / Sr. Principal Engineer - VMS Avionics Control Accoun

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago

Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer - VMS Avionics Control Accoun Northrop Grumman View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified Engineering - Civil San Diego, CA...

Principal Engineer Software - Cyber Security (San Diego CA)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to...

Lead Engineer - Roadway (Relocation to Phoenix, AZ)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago

California Pay Range $110,240-$184,440USD **Additional Information** Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental...

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Senior Engineering Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago

Engineer to real-world software development Experience interface with other project stakeholders to ensure the system objectives are balanced with overall project objectives Provide product design...

Principal Engineer II - Water Infrastructure

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago

Who we are: We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work based on feedback from our community of over 250 team members. We ranked top three in the AEC...

Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer - VMS Avionics Control Account Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 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...

Senior Principal Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago

ICI Services Corporation is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer ((Command & Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber and Information (C5I)) to lead our Systems Acquisition, Engineering and...

Senior Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 days ago

Grifols Diagnostic Solutions Inc is seeking a Senior Engineer in San Diego, CA....

Advanced Programs Project Engineering Supervisor

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

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as...

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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
49.5%
Master's Degree
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.5%
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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