Senior Engineer Jobs in Elgin, 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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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 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 Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, 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 (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Senior Mechanical Engineer IV - Communications

  • Carpentersville, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (8 miles from Elgin, 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...

Senior Mechanical Engineer IV - Controls

  • Carpentersville, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (8 miles from Elgin, 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...

Senior Principal Engineer, Product Quality Cyberse

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Elgin, 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...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • West Chicago, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Engineering or a related degree Have at least 10 years of related industry experience in chemical or process manufacturing industries Be proficient in creating and reading electrical, mechanical and...

Event Management Lead Engineer II

  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Sr Principal Chief Engineer

  • Roselle, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Roselle, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago

, Manufacturing and Test process Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Experience managing product in the critical path of a program Experience moving hardware...

IT Disaster Recovery Lead Engineer

  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear Power)

  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with codes, standards, and regulations for mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants....

Remote Work

Senior Mechanical Engineer - 100% Remote

  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Essential Skills Design AutoCAD Level Mechanical Engineering Project Engineering Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school 8-10+ years of relevant work experience...

Sr Principal Engineer Systems

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago

at Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States Job Description RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE : Top Secret TRAVEL : No Description At...

Summer Theatre: Technical Director

  • Elgin, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching Date Posted: 4/16/2025 Location: Fine Arts Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until Filled    Position / Title: Summer Theatre:...

Principal Engineer - Flammable Fuel Dispensing

  • Northbrook, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in one of UL's offices in the United States. University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing...

Demographic Data for Elgin, IL

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Elgin, IL

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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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