Chief Engineer Jobs in Colorado Springs, 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, Systems Design/Architecture Engineering

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines...

Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test X-Lab Test Director (25-313)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time **Description** At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to...

Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test - System Test SME (25-306)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 6 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...

Principal Engineer Systems Test - System Test Data Manager (25-307)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 6 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...

Sentinel - Principal Engineer Systems (CC2) 15022

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 8 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...

Cyber Security Technical Director

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 14 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 14 days ago

Chief Engineer, Technical Director Extensive executive level relationships with a wide variety of industry and government partners Minimum of 10 years of experience in cyber security, with at least...

Lead Engineer

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 16 days ago

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who...

Principal/ Sr Principal Engineer Systems (Top Secret Clearance)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 17 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 17 days ago

CO Salary Range: USD 100,300.00 - 150,500.00 per year RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop...

Senior Engineer I - Process (Implant)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 17 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 17 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...

Hardware/Principal Engineer Electrical - 14794/14795

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 21 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 21 days ago

design processes and principles, such as E110P and E275M Experience designing and generating control drawings and assemblies of systems using commercially-sourced hardware components Experience developing...

Technical Lead - Architect/Lead Engineer

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. Nisga'a CIOPS provides hands-on experienced services to civilian and DoD programs...

Sr Principal Engineer DevOps DevSecOps Engineer (25-278)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...

Associate Engineer/Engineer/Senior Engineer (Traffic)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago

Experience with engineering-related software/programs, such as computer-aided design (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS), and MS Project....

Principal Engineer, Digital Design

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 90+ days ago

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines...

Sentinel (GBSD) - Deputy Chief Engineer - SLP-A (14238)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 90+ days ago

Design Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) experience and engineering releases utilizing Product Lifecycle Management tools Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs, 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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