Chief Engineer Jobs in Alabama

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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Sentinel - Sr. Staff Lead Engineer (GN&C) - 18840

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 11 hours ago

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field DoD Top Secret Clearance Experience in sensor navigation, including inertial, radio, and/or optical navigation techniques Experience in strategic...

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Sentinel - Sr. Staff Lead Engineer (GN&C) - 18840

  • 0090 CORP-Corporate Office
  • York, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • York, AL
  • 4 days ago

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field DoD Top Secret Clearance Experience in sensor navigation, including inertial, radio, and/or optical navigation techniques Experience in strategic...

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Principal Engineer

  • CFD Research Corporation
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days ago

element analysis (FEA) results Experience in combustion Experience in ramjet/scramjet, rotating detonation engines, etc....

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Rotorcraft Flight Controls and Handling Qualities Engineer (Senior, Airworthiness)

  • CFD Research Corporation
  • Redstone Arsenal, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Redstone Arsenal, AL
  • 4 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) from an accredited college or university Experience: Bachelor + 12 years, Master + 10 years, Ph.D....

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Space Sector Technical Director

  • CGI Group Inc.
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 5 days ago

Position Description: The Space Sector Technical Director is responsible for bridging the gap between Space Sector leadership and technical leads across CGI Federal, ensuring tight integration...

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Principal Engineer Contested Autonomy and Navigation

  • Leidos
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 6 days ago

Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering) with 12+ years of experience or a Masters Degree in advanced technical field with 10+ years of experience Subject matter expertise in algorithm development for...

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Ground Test Lead Engineer

  • Parsons Corporation
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 7 days ago

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our...

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Senior Principal Engineer

  • StoneX Group Inc.
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 days ago

Overview Permanent, full-time, hybrid Connecting clients to markets - and talent to opportunity With 5,400+ employees and over 80,000 institutional, commercial, and payments clients, we operate...

Hybrid

Lead Engineer Electrical - IC & Facial

  • Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • Mobile, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 11 days ago

Lead Engineer Electrical - IC & Facial Job Description SUMMARY OF POSITION: NA Lead Electrical Engineer The Lead Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership for the Value Stream Engineering...

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Sr Principal Engineer EHS

  • 0090 CORP-Corporate Office
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 12 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 12 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have...

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US Tech - Lead Engineer

  • PwC
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 13 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 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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Lead Engineer

  • Greendotcorp
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 days ago

Were looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyones fingertips. This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an...

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Principal Engineer (Microsoft Dynamics CRM)

  • QED National
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 18 days ago

Position Title: Principal Engineer (Microsoft Dynamics CRM) Location: Remote Position Status: Full Time Position Description: We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer (Microsoft Dynamics...

Remote

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 18 days ago

In this role, you will: Serve as the technical authority for mechanical part designs Lead complex mechanical design efforts and integrate structures and mechanisms....

Remote

Technical Director - Systems Architecture - DoD

  • Woodside Staffing Solutions & Consulting
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 22 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 22 days ago

Engineer, or equivalent senior technical leader Experience with: o Sensor fusion, tracking, and targeting algorithms o AI/ML applications in defense systems o Planners, Battle Management, Sensor Resource...

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Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Alabama

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 in Alabama 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 Chief Engineers in Alabama
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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