Senior Engineer Jobs in Illinois

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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Lead Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Personal Information We Collect Your Privacy Choices What We'll Bring: At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the...

Summer Theatre: Technical Director

  • Elgin, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 16 hours 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:...

Mechanical Engineering Supervisor-1613

  • East Dubuque, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • East Dubuque, IL
  • 21 hours ago

at CVR Energy in East Dubuque, Illinois, United States Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Supervisor Mechanical Engineering will be accountable for the nitrogen facility Mechanical Integrity program...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 hours ago

An ideal candidate has: A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent....

Lead Engineer, Information Security (IVM) - Remote - 364917_IL

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

at GXO Enterprise Services, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can...

Remote Work

Lead Engineer 1 - Engineering Tools

  • Loves Park, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Loves Park, IL
  • 2 days ago

at GE Aerospace in Loves Park, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description Summary This description outlines the responsibilities and tasks of the IMA Tools software lead. The software...

Remote Work

Senior Engineering Manager - Salesforce

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

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than...

Remote Work

Lead Engineer - D Innovation - D Chicagi

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Lead Engineer, Innovation '2013 Chicago Company Description RedMane Technology LLC is an application software consulting and systems integration company based in Chicago. We deliver software...

Principal Engineer - Flammable Fuel Dispensing

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 2 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...

Engineering Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Additional Information Assistant Chief Engineer Job Number 24203317 Job Category Engineering & Facilities Location Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, 1 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois,...

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Senior Engineer-Design

  • Mossville, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Mossville, IL
  • 4 days ago

We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution....

Consulting Project Technical Director

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago

Consulting Project Technical Director Company: Oracle Location: Springfield, IL Date Posted: 4/11/25, 2:49 AM Job Description As an acknowledged authority within Oracle, this senior-level project...

Senior Engineering Manager

  • Rockford, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 4 days ago

What You Bring: Bachelor's in Mechanical, Welding, or Manufacturing Engineering (or similar) 10+ years of design and manufacturing experience, including managing teams Deep hands-on experience with...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 5 days ago

Purpose of the role: Visit Ardagh Facilities as required to implement upgrades, give equipment and process support, training and problem solving to help the plants achieve maximum efficiency,...

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.8%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
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 Illinois
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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