Senior Engineer Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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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Broadcast Technical Director

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

KCCI-TV, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa has an opening for an experienced Technical Director for our station's live newscasts. Technical Directors have knowledge of broadcast operations and...

Senior Engineering Manager - Unified Experience

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 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...

Lead Engineer - Generation

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today,...

Lead Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 days ago

Company Description Why Wellmark? We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and weve built our reputation on over 80 years worth of trust. We are...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 22 days ago

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from and ABET accredited College or University with 10-20 years of experience. P.E....

Info Security Sr Engineer I (Hybrid)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 24 days ago

What You'll Do We’re looking for an experienced Security Engineer to join our Information Security and Risk team. In this role, you will focus on our Data Protection Program, helping to design,...

PwC Tech-Technical Lead Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in information technology operations focus...

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines, IA
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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