Chief Engineer Jobs in California

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 - $187000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Description As a Technical Director for the Commercial Auto line of business, the successful candidate will...

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...

Principal Engineer, Supplier Development Engineering

  • Irvine, CA
  • moments ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • moments ago

Youll make an impact by: The Principal Engineer, Supplier Development will reside in the Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) Supplier Development Engineering team to provide manufacturing engineering support...

Senior Engineering Manager - Time Mobile

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago

About Rippling Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses,...

Technical Director of Mixed Signal

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 2 hours ago

In this role, you will focus on the following: Provide hands-on technical leadership, driving key strategic decisions, roadmaps, and architectural developments for mixed-signal designs across global...

Principal Engineer, AMS layout

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? As a Principal Engineer, AMS layout you will contribute to the expansion of the Infineon Team!!! Job Description In your new role you will: Own and...

Lead Engineer, Site Reliability

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Our Purpose At Xero, we're here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors...

Principal Engineer with AI/ML- Need Local to CA

  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Principal Engineer with AI/ML- Need Local TO CA Location : Woodland Hills, CA - 5 Days On-Site Mandatory Areas Must have Skills Skills - We need Lead with 15+ years' experience. Skill 1 9+ Yrs of...

Principal Engineer, VLSI Design Engineering

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Company Description** Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable todays needs and tomorrows next big ideas. With a...

PT - Technical Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Technical Director is responsible for switching fast-paced live news, pre-taped shows and segments, and original programming which may include live special events. The TD is a leader among the...

Principal Engineer, Range Extender System

  • Gardena, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Gardena, CA
  • 1 day ago

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence....

Sr Principal Engineer Software (Cortex Backend Engineering)

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a...

Principle / Sr. Principle IRAD Lead Engineer

  • Roseville, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 1 day ago

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile...

Automotive Research Lead Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

You will have a minimum of 5 years experience in automotive research design, engineering, analysis, testing and management of staff performing same; preferably a combination thereof....

xLab Applied Autonomy Principal Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in California

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chief Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
34.9%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
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 in California
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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