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 Description Role Summary: As a Technology and Life Sciences Technical Director for Risk Control, the...

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise, a passion for building high-performing teams, and a track record of managing large budgets and mission-critical...

Virtual Desktop Engineer, Senior

  • El Dorado Hills, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • El Dorado Hills, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Participate and represent messaging services within the organization at architectural, design, engineering engagements, and project efforts....

Senior Process Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • moments ago

What You will do: + Apply your knowledge and contribute to product design for manufacturing, assembly process, and tooling....

Principal Engineer, Databases AI

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Minimum qualifications: 15 years of AI/ML experience building models and delivering AI in production Experience developing AI models including training and evaluations Experience with Applied AI...

Technical Director at Westside Build

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description: Im helping Westside Build find a top candidate to join their team full-time for the role of Technical Director. You'll lead residential projects, driving innovation and impact...

Senior Engineer - CIP

  • Corona, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Knowledge & Education Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field....

Engineer NDT/ Principal Engineer NDT

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

Senior Engineering Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 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...

Lead Engineer, Information Security

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Now is the time to join PDS Health. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain...

Principal Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

for manufacturing and continuous process improvement initiatives....

Senior Engineering Manager

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 1 day ago

Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all. Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the...

Principal Engineer, Server Operations

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience 15 years of experience in deployment and support lifecycle hardware product Experience driving key product innovations...

Scientist 2, Data Science & Sr. Engineer, Industrial Engineering

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Western Digital Technologies, Inc. has multiple job opptys avail in San Jose, CA for following: Scientist 2, Data Science, REF#7892551 - $117,645.00/yr to $136,600.00/yr, Collect info about mfg...

Chief Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Manager/Director, Mechanical Engineering Director, Capital Equipment Manufacturing Engineering San Jose, CA $213,000.00-$251,000.00 1 week ago Fremont, CA $203,000.00-$292,100.00 2 weeks ago Head of...

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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
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.8%
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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