Senior Engineer Jobs in Richmond, VA

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 - Unified Experience

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 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...

Principal Engineer (Utilities)

  • Chesterfield, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chesterfield, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field and at least five years of experience in design, construction and/or operation of public water distribution...

Head of Engineering

  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 days ago

High impact leadership role with accountability for technical roadmap and delivery Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team Permanent role based in Melbourne We're REA With bold and...

Head of Engineering - Financial Services

  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 days ago

Leadership role with accountability for technical roadmap and delivery Join a collaborative high-performing Product & Technology team in our Financial Services business Permanent role based in...

Principal Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago

leadership & mentorship Mentor and challenge senior engineers and squad leads to support their growth as technical leaders Lead by example through high-quality code, technical documentation, and strong...

Principal Engineer

  • Chesterfield, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chesterfield, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Managing a team of Senior Engineers responsible for the review/approval of engineering plans for residential subdivision and linear project development in the County, ensuring that plans comply with...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Reporting to the Director of Engineering the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be based in Henrico, VA....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 27 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 27 days ago

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Possess a Professional Engineer license, PE. – NOT REQUIRED BUT PREFERRED LEED experience, certification a plus....

Principal Engineer (FT) - Environmental Engineering

  • Chesterfield, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chesterfield, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Duties Managing a team of Senior Engineers responsible for the review/approval of engineering plans for residential subdivision and linear project development in the County, ensuring that plans comply...

Lead Engineer, HUB

  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Technical Leadership: Mentor, coach, and lead software engineering teams to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement....

Technical Director Property (AVP or VP Level)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Technical Director Property (AVP or VP Level) 124596 Zurich is seeking an individual to be the Property Technical/Thought Lead for Zurich Resilience Solutions. This role can be located anywhere in...

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Lead Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Lead Engineer Vaco $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 / yr United States, Virginia, Richmond Jun 07, 2025 Technical Leadership: Mentor, coach, and lead software engineering teams to foster a culture of continuous...

Balance of Plant Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program A minimum of 5 years of experience in the power industry Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical...

PwC Tech-Technical Lead Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 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...

Principal Engineer (Land Development)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 60+ days ago

About Us Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative...

Demographic Data for Richmond, VA

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Richmond, VA

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA
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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