Senior Engineer Jobs in Olathe, KS

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-(Onsite-Overland Park, KS)

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 3 days ago

Technical Leadership: Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to engineers across disciplines....

Technical Director Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Technical Director** Date: Jul 28, 2025 Location: US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies **Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.** As an employee-owned company,...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 7 days ago

relevant post education experience in engineering and prior mechanical design experience....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 7 days ago

Engineering, Material handling system design, AutoCAD OR Solidworks, Social skills Top Skills Details Mechanical Engineering,Material handling system design,AutoCAD OR Solidworks Additional Skills...

Remote Work

Cyber SDC- Endpoint Security Lead Engineer - Senior - Consulting - Location Open

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 11 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC Design

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 14 days ago

. + Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering with 8+ years of related experience. + Must be a registered Professional Engineer. + Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit....

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 14 days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower** Date: Jul 18, 2025 Location: US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies **Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.** As an...

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mission Critical (AFG)

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 14 days ago

Education Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering or related field (Required)....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 14 days ago

Education and experience requirements are: Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required Professional Engineer (PE) License required 10 years of experience minimum...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Healthcare Buildings

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 15 days ago

design projects and providing technical leadership within a team. + Enthusiasm for advancing the healthcare industry through innovative and reliable mechanical engineering solutions....

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Kansas City)

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 15 days ago

Required or Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred....

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aviation

  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 15 days ago

Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits Qualifications: Basic Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Power Generation Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 16 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 16 days ago

engineering execution teams across the US and abroad + Perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility + Function in a senior-level engineer...

Assistant Technical Director University of Kansas

  • Lawrence, KS (23 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 22 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS (23 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 22 days ago

Position Overview Are you looking for an exciting, unique and rewarding career in the performing arts? An opportunity to enrich, educate and entertain audiences of all ages? If so, then the...

Cyber SDC- M365 Security Operations Lead Engineer - Senior - Consulting - Location Open

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 23 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 23 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Demographic Data for Olathe, KS

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Olathe, KS

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Olathe, KS 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 Olathe, KS
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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