Chief Engineer Jobs in Boulder, CO

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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Principal Engineer - Electrical Systems Payloads - $10K Sign On Bonus

  • Westminster, CO (17 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westminster, CO (17 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 2 days ago

What You'll Do: Provide technical leadership for a multidisciplinary system team (optical, mechanical, focal plane, power, thermal, RF, software) including suppliers to create, influence and define...

Principal Engineer Electrical Systems Payloads - $10K Sign On Bonus

  • Boulder, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 2 days ago

What Youll Do: Provide technical leadership for a multidisciplinary system team (optical, mechanical, focal plane, power, thermal, RF, software) including suppliers to create, influence and define discriminating...

Engineer Senior - Manufacturing

  • Westminster, CO (17 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Westminster, CO (17 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 8 days ago

What You'll Do: Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support for products and processes within a development value stream. Modify, refine and provide input to ensure design producibility....

Athletics Assistant Technical Director

  • Boulder, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 8 days ago

Close All Job Summary The University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for an Assistant Technical Director! Our Assistant Technical Director is responsible for assisting the CU Athletics...

Engineer Senior - Manufacturing

  • Boulder, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 9 days ago

What Youll Do: Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support for products and processes within a development value stream. Modify, refine and provide input to ensure design producibility....

Facility/Utility Engineer -Senior/Principal

  • Boulder, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 9 days ago

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our...

Corporate DRM Principal Engineer

  • Boulder, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 11 days ago

In this exciting and fast-paced role as a Principal Quality Engineer, you will have responsibility for applying and coaching the use of Design | Reliability | Manufacturability (DRM) methodologies across...

Senior Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

  • Westminster, CO (17 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Westminster, CO (17 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 16 days ago

Engineering or related field At least five (5) years of experience in renewable systems engineering, with a focus on battery energy storage Extensive technical expertise in battery energy storage systems...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

  • Golden, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 17 days ago
  • Golden, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 17 days ago

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline....

Senior Industrial Engineer - Food Distribution Center - Thornton, CO

  • Thornton, CO (19 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 23 days ago
  • Thornton, CO (19 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 23 days ago

study tools (QueTech) and methodologies, predetermined time systems (MOST, MTM or MSD), and labor standards Experience with configuration, maintenance and reporting of Labor Management Systems (LMS...

Principal Engineer - Hardware

  • Boulder, CO
  • 29 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 29 days ago

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere...

EMI/EMC Principal Engineer

  • Westminster, CO (17 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westminster, CO (17 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED Would you like to be part of the electrical systems of the future? BAE Systems in beautiful Westminster and Boulder, Colorado pioneers electrical systems...

EMI/EMC Principal Engineer

  • Boulder, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 30+ days ago

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED Would you like to be part of the electrical systems of the future? BAE Systems in beautiful Westminster and Boulder, Colorado pioneers electrical systems for challenging...

Principal Engineer - Systems

  • Boulder, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 30+ days ago

leadership and detailed individual contribution Experience with simulation, data processing, and analysis using Python and/or MATLAB Familiarity with digital test equipment (i.e....

Senior Engineering Manager

  • Boulder, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 30+ days ago

WHAT YOU'LL DO: Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for enterprise application development, delivery, and support....

Demographic Data for Boulder, CO

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Boulder, CO

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Boulder, CO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
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 Boulder, CO
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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