Chief Engineer Jobs in Colorado

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 Network - Network Systems Engineer (25-117) NEW

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 hours ago

Principal Engineer Network - Network Systems Engineer (25-117) Northrop Grumman Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - Hardware Colorado Springs, CO (ON-SITE/OFFICE) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:...

Sr Principal Engineer Sys Test - Sys Architecture Verification T NEW

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 hours ago

Sr Principal Engineer Sys Test - Sys Architecture Verification T Northrop Grumman Yesterday Top Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - QA and Test Colorado Springs, CO (ON-SITE/OFFICE) RELOCATION...

Sr Principal Engineer Systems - MBSE NEW

  • Aurora, CO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 5 hours ago

Sr Principal Engineer Systems - MBSE Northrop Grumman Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - Software Aurora, CO (ON-SITE/OFFICE) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available...

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

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 hours 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...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 hours ago

Minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on HVAC systems design for MEP projects....

Space Vehicle IPT Lead Engineer

  • Englewood, CO
  • 13 hours ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 13 hours ago

Experience using Solidworks or other 3D computer aided design software. Familiarity with agile design processes. A current Top-Secret/ SCI DoD Clearance is required....

Senior Mechanical Engineer - CMTA

  • Golden, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Golden, CO
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications required): Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering. P.E....

Geotechnical Lead Engineer

  • Westminster, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Westminster, CO
  • 1 day ago

Geotechnical Lead EngineerJob LocationsUS-CO-WestminsterID2024-6363CategoryGeotechnical Engineering2nd CategoryProject ManagementPosition TypeRegularDivisionRenewablesOverviewGeotechnical Project...

Senior Mechanical Engineer I

  • Westminster, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Westminster, CO
  • 2 days ago

The ideal candidate will be versatile and proficient in mechanical analysis, electronics packaging, computer-aided design (CAD), mechanical interfaces, thermal architecture, spacecraft propulsion, deployable...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

About UsAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcomingenvironment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyoneis empowered to bring their authentic...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

for manufacturing mechanical engineering techniques for high volume production processes...

Sr Principal Engineer Systems

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

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

Principal Engineer Systems - MBSE Modeler Manager (24-513)

  • 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 work...

Engineer/Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer - Development Review (Temporary)

  • Westminster, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Westminster, CO
  • 3 days ago

Engineer/Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer - Development Review (Temporary) APPLY Salary $91,79700 - $164,71300 Annually Location Municipal Service Center, CO Job Type Temporary Benefited Job...

Technical Director of Business Analytics

  • Westminster, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Westminster, CO
  • 3 days ago

Technical Director of Business Analytics Location: Westminster, CO Loenbro is seeking a Technical Director of Business Analytics responsible for leading the strategic and technical direction of...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Colorado

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.8%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
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 Colorado
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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