Senior Engineer Jobs in Arlington Heights, IL

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Technical Director- Risk Control - Commerical Auto

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...

Senior Manager/Principal Engineer - Energy Transit

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

at Exponent in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Senior Manager/Principal Engineer - Energy Transition (MS/PhD) ID 2025-1961 Location US-MA-Natick Practice Thermal Sciences Position...

Regional Technical Director Chemistry - North Amer

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

at Silliker, Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Regional Technical Director Chemistry - North America Chicago Regular MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner, our Public...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

This role is part of the Mechanical Engineering organization at Chamberlain Group. This role is responsible for leading the development of large-sized electro-mechanical assemblies and products....

Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Algorithm

  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Experience in technical leadership Preferred Qualifications: Current active in-scope Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance. Experience in state estimation and tracking algorithms....

Principal Engineer - High Speed Connectors

  • Lisle, IL (23 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (23 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Engineering or related discipline * At least 15 years in the connector industry * Expertise i......

Chief Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

building regulations and codes, equipment operations and preventive maintenance procedures; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks; Microsoft Office Systems proficiency; Microsoft Project and CAD (Computer-aided...

Lead Engineer - IBM MQ

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Lead Engineer IBM MQ Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years of hands-on experience administering...

Senior Mechanical Engineer IV - Communications

  • Carpentersville, IL (16 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (16 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at OTTO Engineering, Inc. in Carpentersville, Illinois, United States Job Description Senior Mechanical Engineer IV - Carpentersville, IL & Chicago, IL OTTO - designed, manufactured and precision tested...

Lead Engineer, Human AI

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at Presidio in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREAT! Presidio is on the leading edge of a technology-driven movement...

Senior Mechanical Engineer IV - Controls

  • Carpentersville, IL (16 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (16 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at OTTO Engineering, Inc. in Carpentersville, Illinois, United States Job Description Senior Mechanical Engineer IV - Controls OTTO - designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA...

D365 CE Technical Director

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Senior Principal Engineer, Product Quality Cyberse

  • Deerfield, IL (6 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (6 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago

at Vantive US Healthcare LLC in Deerfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and...

Lead Engineer - REQ002001_1-3175

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 4 days ago

at The College Board in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description College Board - Technology - Item Cloud Blue Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices...

Remote Work

Senior Engineer/Project Manager - Mechanical Engineering

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Arlington Heights, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Engineer/Project Manager - Mechanical Engineering Clark Dietz, Inc. is an employee owned, multidiscipline consulting engineering firm with offices in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin...

Demographic Data for Arlington Heights, IL

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Arlington Heights, IL

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Arlington Heights, IL 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 Arlington Heights, IL
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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