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 - $197000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors...

DPI Labs, Inc.

Principal Engineer

Maintains awareness of current technology capabilities to allow effective utilization during development of design engineering processes and programs....

Principal Engineer, Cloud Software

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 1 hour ago

leadership role providing technical mentorship to small teams Proven track record of technical leadership on development of scalable and resilient cloud-software demonstrating customer obsession, ownership...

Senior Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager

  • Glendale, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 1 hour ago

At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of...

Assistant Theater Manager/Technical Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago

About the Employer Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (SHC) is a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic, co-educational college preparatory secondary school located in the heart of San Francisco,...

Senior Lead Engineer, Warehouse Systems

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Apply your understanding of systems design, engineering for resiliency, and thinking in tradeoffs across a multidisciplinary team of hardware, application, and machine learning engineers....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 hour ago

You willresearches, develops, designs, tests, evaluates, and documents mechanical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems, applying principles and techniques of mechanical engineering....

Technical Director, Environmental Engineering

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 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...

Senior Engineering Manager, Enterprise Readiness

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Overview Working at Atlassian Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their...

Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical

  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 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
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 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. Java Full Stack Developer Lead Engineer

  • San Leandro, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Job Title: Sr. Java Full Stack Developer Lead Engineer Location: San Leandro, CA (Onsite) Duration: 6 Months to 1 Year Job Description: We are seeking Senior Java Full Stack Developer for a...

Technical Director/Scenic Designer (SC - Substitute)

  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Application Instructions : Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents incomplete applications may not be considered. Include all relevant education,...

Engineering Supervisor (Hotel Maintenance)

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Potential Career Path Chief Engineer Area Chief Engineer Regional Director of Engineering Essential Job Functions Assist Chief Engineer in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and...

Principal Engineer/Architect - Public Works

  • San Jose, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 16 hours ago

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center...

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Chief Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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.

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in California 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 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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