Chief Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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Technical Director, Environmental Engineering

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 hours ago

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Program Manager/Technical Director - Environmental Engineer to join our Earth & Environment Federal team in San Diego, CA. We are looking for a candidate with...

Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical

  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours ago

design with CATIA Computer Aided Design (CAD) software Experience creating and releasing Build-To-Print (BTP) engineering packages 2+ years of air vehicle avionics electronics packaging and electronic...

Engineer / Principal Engineer Navigation

  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

Sr Engineer Bioinformatics

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Provides technical assistance for diagnosing design and manufacturing quality problems....

Change Control Board Engineering Supervisor

  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Supervisor within the Mechanical Engineering department to lead the Floor Change Control Board (FCCB) team located in Poway, CA....

Senior Engineering Manager, Power Electronics and Systems Design Team

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by directing and participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and...

Principal Engineer - LLM Serving (Cloud AI)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is utilizing its traditional strengths in digital...

Senior Engineer, Transmission and Distribution

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field required 8-12 years of experience in Electric transmission and distribution lines engineering EIT (Engineer-in-Training...

Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Mission Assurance NEW

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Mission Assurance Northrop Grumman Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Management San Diego, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance...

Sr Principal Engineer Systems

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

leadership Direct interaction with the customer with understanding their mission needs and flowing that information back to the engineering and leadership team....

Chief Engineer - Off-Road Shocks & Suspension

  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Create 3D models and drawings in Solidworks using best practices & GD&T. Create testing requirements and design test equipment. Conduct fitment, performance & durability tests....

Principal / Senior Principal Engineer Systems Test NEW

  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago

A collaborative mindset with the ability to act as a subject matter expert, liaising effectively between maintenance, design engineering, and test site teams (both contractor and customer)....

Polymer Pilot Plant SR. Engineer (Full Relocation Paid For)!

  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago

The Group Research Team (RG) is searching for a skilled and experienced Polymer Pilot Plant Senior Engineer to join our organization. This challenging opportunity requires expertise in process...

Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance

  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

Principal Engineer Systems

  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in San Diego, CA 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 Chief Engineers in San Diego, CA
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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