Senior Engineer Jobs in California

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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Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $197000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors...

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Principal Engineer

Maintains awareness of current technology capabilities to allow effective utilization during development of design engineering processes and programs....

Senior Production Engineer

  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 5 hours ago

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Head of Engineering

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Head of Engineering San Francisco (Onsite 5x a week - SoMa) $225-300k base FutureTech Recruitment is partnered with a $12M+ funded AI Integration Start-Up based in San Francisco. They're enabling...

Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation 3/4 (AHT)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...

Principal Engineer - Digital Product Catalog

  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 hours ago

.** In the role of the Principal Engineer-Software Development, you will be leading the development project team members and providing technical leadership across multiple customer-facing digital channels...

Senior Engineering Manager, Capabilities San Francisco, CA or Remote

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

At Render, we're dedicated to building a powerful and user-friendly cloud that simplifies hosting for every developer and team. Our platform supports a wide range of applications, from simple...

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Head of Engineering, Embedded New Denver, CO;San Francisco, CA;New York, NY

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY About Gusto Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. On top of full-service payroll, Gusto offers...

Sr Principal Engineer Systems

  • CA
  • 1 day ago
  • CA
  • 1 day 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...

Change Control Board Engineering Supervisor

  • Poway, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 1 day 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....

Principal Engineer, Simulation Software (R2554)

  • Campbell, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Campbell, CA
  • 1 day ago

Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience Demonstrated problem solving skills by applying a scientific approach Offer fast, efficient, effective...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - P2S

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering Preferred Skills LEED Accreditation is a plus Benefits Upon eligibility, some of the benefits offered include: 13 Observed Company paid holidays a year Medical,...

Principal Engineer, Mobile

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

About the Role We're looking for a Principal Mobile Engineer to help lead the technical vision for our consumer-facing native mobile applications, with a primary focus on iOS (Swift) and working...

Lead Engineer / Sr. Program Manager - (Rail / Transit)

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Lead Engineer / Sr. Program Manager to join our growing rail group in Southern California. Qualified candidates will have experience that includes leading the...

Fullstack Principal Engineer

  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentorship of junior engineers, and will be responsible for fostering a collaborative and innovative environment across multiple teams in...

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in California

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

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in California 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 California
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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