Senior Engineer Jobs in Knightdale, NC

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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AI Technical Project Lead/Engineer - SFL Scientific

  • Deloitte
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 21 hours ago

Position Summary Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers...

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Principal Engineer - Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer with deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP, particularly in Financial Modules. The ideal candidate will have a...

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VP, Head of Engineering Practice - Remote (Jersey City or Raleigh preferred)

  • Arch Capital Group Ltd.
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest...

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Principal Engineer, Enterprise Productivity Engineering (R27280)

  • Epic Games
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Department Engineering Location Cary, United States Product Corporate Company Epic Games Requisition ID R27280 WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people....

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Principal Engineer, AI Platform (R27290)

  • Epic Games
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Department Engineering Location Cary, United States Product Corporate Company Epic Games Requisition ID R27290 WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people....

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US Tech - Lead Engineer

  • PwC
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on...

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Principal Engineer, AI Platform

  • Epic Games
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 15 days ago

WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Veloce - Cary NC

  • Siemens
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 16 days ago

In this role, candidates will be balancing mechanical design, PCB component layout, and thermal design in product sizes ranging from 1RU to 10RU....

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Technical Director

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 16 days ago

Description Technical Director Industrial Hygiene and Engineering Services We are seeking an experienced Industrial Hygiene and Safety Engineering professional for a highly visible role for one of...

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Principal Engineer

  • Epic Games
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 22 days ago

WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building...

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Project Controls & Scheduling Lead Engineer - Project Farma

  • Perkin Elmer
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 22 days ago

This is a full-time salaried position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in one of Project Farmas primary markets and be willing to travel...

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Principal Engineer, Product Cybersecurity

  • Baxter
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding...

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Senior Engineer, New Product Integration

  • Merz
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Coordinate with R&D at suitable stages to optimize the design for manufacturing and reliability....

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Senior GCP Lead Engineer - Raleigh, NC - Onsite - 68152

  • PRIMUS
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Senior GCP Lead Engineer - Raleigh, NC - Onsite - 68152 (Raleigh, NC) | 04/10/2026 Easy Apply Job Code : JPC - 68152 Job Description Senior GCP Lead Engineer - Cloud Networking, Terraform &...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Center

  • Hitachi
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Support issue resolution throughout design, manufacturing, testing, installation, and operation....

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Knightdale, NC

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Knightdale, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.7%
Associate's Degree
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
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 Knightdale, NC
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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