Senior Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

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 Mechanical Engineer

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 hour ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer Job Description You're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we're out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - CMTA

  • Paducah, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 16 hours ago

Engineering #LI-JS1 #LI-Onsite #HVAC #HVACDesign #sustainabledesign #MEPConsulting #ZeroEnergy #buildingscienceleaders #LEED About Legence Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company, is North Americas...

Chief Engineer - R106669

  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago

Grade 12 (Salaried) Position Description: Seeking a dedicated engineer with expertise in mechanical engineering, HVAC systems, and plumbing to provide essential day-to-day engineering support for our...

Engineering Supervisor

  • Irvine, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, KY
  • 5 days ago

Position Location: Irvine, Kentucky Department: Process Engineering Reports To: Senior Manager Continuious Improvement Job Status: Onsite FLSA: Exempt Job Band: Supervisor Job Summary The primary...

Event Management Lead Engineer II

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Engineer, Senior Maintenance

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 6 days ago

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in automotive or brake manufacturing environments....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Louisville, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 6 days ago

The position requires performance of all aspects of mechanical engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects....

Senior Engineering Manager - Stamping

  • Georgetown, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Georgetown, KY
  • 6 days ago

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the worlds most admired brands, Toyota is...

IT Disaster Recovery Lead Engineer

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Engineering Supervisor

  • Bardstown, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Bardstown, KY
  • 7 days ago

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the...

Health care Test Lead/Engineer

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

6+ years of overall QA testing experience in healthcare IT, including at least 3 years in test lead role as Manual & Automation specialist. Strong understanding of Utilization...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

  • Prospect, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Prospect, KY
  • 8 days ago

Minimum of bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline....

Motor Production Engineering Department Head

  • Berea, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Berea, KY
  • 8 days ago

Description General Responsibilities: Plans and manages activities for multiple projects to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame by performing any combination...

Lead Engineer 1 Engineering Tools

  • Madisonville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Madisonville, KY
  • 11 days ago

Summary** This description outlines the responsibilities and tasks of the IMA Tools software lead. The software lead's basic function is to provide guidance and support for software engineering...

Remote Work

Senior Engineering Manager - Salesforce

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 11 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

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Kentucky offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.9%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
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 Kentucky
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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