Senior Engineer Jobs in Springfield, 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 Engineering Manager - Unified Experience

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

What You Bring to the Table: + 5+ years of software engineering management experience, with experience managing and growing senior engineers; + Depth in frontend systems, including authentication, design...

Consulting Project Technical Director, Task Order Owner

  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

Consulting Project Technical Director, Task Order Owner Company: Oracle Location: Springfield, IL Date Posted: 7/23/25, 4:07 AM Job Description We're on a journey to advance how health happens...

Technical Director - Application Architect

  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

Technical Director - Application Architect Company: Oracle Location: Springfield, IL Date Posted: 7/23/25, 4:25 AM Job Description We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical...

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

Principal Engineer, Data

  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days ago

At Verint, we believe customer engagement is the core of every global brand. Our mission is to help organizations elevate Customer Experience (CX) and increase workforce productivity by delivering...

Consulting Project Technical Director

  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 days ago

Consulting Project Technical Director Company: Oracle Location: Springfield, IL Date Posted: 7/10/25, 2:57 AM Job Description As an acknowledged authority within Oracle, this senior-level project...

Consulting Technical Director

  • Springfield, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 29 days ago

Consulting Technical Director Company: Oracle Location: Springfield, IL Date Posted: 6/28/25, 3:39 AM Job Description As an acknowledged authority within Oracle, this senior level consulting...

Technical Director Property (AVP or VP Level)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Zurich is seeking an individual to be the Property Technical/Thought Lead for Zurich Resilience Solutions. This role can be located anywhere in the U.S. and will have estimated 20% travel. In this...

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Demographic Data for Springfield, IL

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Springfield, IL

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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