Chief Engineer Jobs

In the Manufacturing Engineering industry, a Chief Engineer is responsible for managing all engineering-related operations. This includes overseeing the design, development, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems. They provide technical leadership and support, ensuring that all processes and techniques used in manufacturing are effective and efficient. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for identifying areas for improvement or innovation, and leading teams to implement these changes. They ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, and play a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Important skills for a Chief Engineer include strong technical knowledge, leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and project management expertise. They should also have proficiency in using engineering software and a good understanding of manufacturing processes and principles. Relevant certifications may include a Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), or Certified Automation Professional (CAP). Prior to becoming a Chief Engineer, a person may have roles as a Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, or Engineering Manager. These positions provide opportunities to gain the necessary experience in design and development, team management, and strategic decision-making.

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Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $197000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Description Role Summary: As a Technology and Life Sciences Technical Director for Risk Control, the...

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $197000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Description As a Technical Director for the Property line of business, the successful candidate will join a...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Jurupa Valley, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jurupa Valley, CA
  • 60+ days ago

The Senior Process Engineer supports efforts throughout the company to optimize the operation, performance, and efficiency of all manufacturing processes. Benefits CalPortland is proud to offer a...

Engineer, Sr Design

  • Warrenville, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warrenville, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Engineering Configuration Control SME and Design Oversight...

Piping Engineering Supervisor

  • Marinette, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Marinette, WI
  • 30+ days ago

This Piping Engineering Supervisor will be managing a remote group of piping designers and checkers hired by Insight Global. This supervisor will be responsible for scoping out work, creating and...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Sylmar, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sylmar, CA
  • 10 days ago

Works as project lead and provides technical guidance for manufacturing engineering....

Senior Engineering Manager (Consumer - Financial Services)

  • Remote, OR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Remote, OR
  • 60+ days ago

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of...

Senior Engineering Manager (Institutional - Exchange)

  • Remote, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Remote, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of...

T-7A Mission Systems Senior Technical Lead Engineer

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 15 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 15 hours ago

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering...

Chief Engineer - Navy (Senior/Lead)

  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 5 days ago

The Chief Engineer role is responsible for guiding the team technically in alignment with organizational strategy....

Mission Systems Lead Engineer

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 15 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 15 hours ago

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology...

F/A-18 Complex Spares Design Team Lead Engineer

  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 18 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 18 days ago

Leads activities to validate and verify Design Engineering requirements....

Principal Engineer Process Engineering and Innovation Lead- Vaccines

  • Waltham, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 12 days ago

Job Title: Principal Engineer Process Engineering and Innovation Lead- Vaccines Location: Waltham, MA About the Job Our mRNA Ambition With its long-standing expertise in developing and...

Technical Lead Engineer - ICAM

  • Merrifield, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Merrifield, VA
  • 9 days ago

Description GEOAxIS is looking for a Technical Lead to work with the technical leadership team to help drive program technical execution, innovation and modernization. The GEOAxIS system provides...

Elasticsearch Lead Engineer

  • Sterling, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 12 days ago

Description The GEOAxIS system provides Identity, Credential and Access Management for all web applications. GEOAxIS enables online, on-demand, access to NGA GEOINT content based on users...

Chief Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Mathematical Optimization for Engineers
Learn the mathematical and computational basics for applying optimization successfully. Master the different formulations and the important concepts behind their solution methods. Learn to...
Mentoring engineers with impact
This course provides a framework to become a better and more seasoned mentor. You will learn to develop and offer a sustainable and well-structured mentoring path to your mentees. As a mentor you...
Revit for Structural Engineers
Learn how to model basic building structural systems in Autodesk Revit. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has initiated a sea change in the way that buildings are designed and constructed. Old...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.7%
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 Chief Engineers
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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