Senior Engineer Jobs in Chicago, 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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Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $187000.00 Job Category: Risk Control The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills,...

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $197000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Description Role Summary: As a Technology and Life Sciences Technical Director for Risk Control, the...

Chief Engineer Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

  • Franklin Park, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

CHIEF ENGINEER - HEAVY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | SENIOR ENGINEER | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | SOLIDWORKS | HEAVY EQUIPMENT | HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS | ELECTROMECHANICAL DESIGN | RAILROAD MACHINERY | PRODUCT...

Director, Manufacturing Operations

  • Melrose Park, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Job Summary This position oversees management of all areas of Manufacturing operations to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on-schedule within the...

Senior Design/Lead Engineer Ag Tractor Cab

  • Oak Brook, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

leadership for the cab design program across CNH s cash crop high and 4WD tractor platforms, including launch phase support and issue resolution....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

You will use computer-aided design (Autodesk Revit) and other specialized software tools to coordinate & generate detailed layout plans, schematics, schedules and drawings for electrical and mechanical...

Engineering Supervisor, R & D

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

Effectively communicate decisions and issues both upwards and downwards What We Look For Proven and passionate Engineering technical leadership experience with a track record of delivering complex technical...

Principal Engineer - Mechanical

  • Elmhurst, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

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Childrens Show Technical Director

  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor Date Posted: 7/29/2025 Location: Metea Valley High School Date Available: 08/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled District:   Indian Prairie...

Sr Engineer

  • Palatine, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Mechanical design of electronic assemblies for outdoor environments. Tolerance analysis, DFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, Design for Assembly, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Reliability....

Technical Lead Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL seeking an experienced Technical Lead Engineer to join their dynamic software engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile...

Cyber SDC- Endpoint Security Lead Engineer - Senior - Consulting - Location Open Company: EY Location: Chicago, IL Date Posted: 7/21/25, 11:51 PM Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in...

Operations Engineering Supervisor

  • Niles, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Niles, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and...

Lead Engineer, Cable Accessories

  • Westmont, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Westmont, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago

For Manufacturability (DFM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), Design of Experiments (DOE) Experience with Oracle J.D....

Senior Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

About Us At cGMP Consulting, we specialize in providing expert validation, qualification, and compliance services to the life sciences industry. Our team works with clients to ensure their...

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, 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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