Senior Engineer Jobs in Joliet, 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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Musical Technical Director - High School

  • Will County ROE
  • Joliet, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor Date Posted: 6/1/2026 Location: Peotone High School Date Available: 08/18/2026 Closing Date: 08/18/2026 District:   Peotone CUSD 207-U...

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Technical Director

  • ChurchStaffing
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 5 days ago

The primary purpose of the Technical Director position is to ensure the smooth operations of weekend services by managing production programming and executing projects. This position also serves...

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Lead Engineer, Advanced Quality Planning

  • Koch Industries, Inc.
  • Lisle, IL (18 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (18 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering....

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Engineer Sr- Design_55S1

  • Suncast Corporation
  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 19 days ago

High level of expertise in solid modeling (SolidWorks preferred). Strong mechanical aptitude. Good conceptualization, visualization and creativity....

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Inventus Power
  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 22 days ago

The ideal candidate will have excellent mechanical design and analysis skills, advanced mechanical engineering experience, and a great understanding of various manufacturing tools such as injection...

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Lead Engineer-Database

  • Kyndryl
  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise...

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Lead Engineer - SAP

  • Kyndryl
  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise...

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Principal Engineer

  • Hansen Technologies LLC
  • Burr Ridge, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

HANSEN Technologies is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of valves and controls for large industrial refrigeration systems....

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Reliability and Quality - Data Center Hardware

  • Ecolab
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Experience in hands on mechanical design, DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and validation skills....

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Koch Industries, Inc.
  • Lisle, IL (18 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lisle, IL (18 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Engineering or related engineering field 5+ years of technical experience in new product development Sound experience with parametric solid modeling (NX, Creo, SolidWorks) Solid understanding of GD...

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Demographic Data for Joliet, IL

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Joliet, IL

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Joliet, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.7%
Associate's Degree
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
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 Joliet, 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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