Chief Engineer Jobs in Alpharetta, GA

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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Technical Director - Aerospace

  • Suwanee, GA (12 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Suwanee, GA (12 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Suwanee, GA Web Industries a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), which brings a lot of advantages to the people who work here—beyond the great pay and excellent benefits. You’re not just...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Doraville, GA (16 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Doraville, GA (16 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 3 days ago

**Company** **Overview:** ITW is a Fortune 500 diversified, industrial manufacturing company founded on innovation, teamwork, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. For over 100 years, ITW Employees...

Technical Director - Polyurea/Polyurethane Systems

  • Peachtree Corners, GA (14 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Peachtree Corners, GA (14 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Kelly Services is proud to offer a Direct Hire opportunity for a Technical Director located in Peachtree Corners, GA.** **Position Title** : Technical Director - Polyurea/Polyurethane Systems...

Technical Director - Polyurea/Polyurethane Systems

  • Peachtree Corners, GA (14 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Peachtree Corners, GA (14 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Kelly Services is proud to offer a Direct Hire opportunity for a Technical Director located in Peachtree Corners, GA. Position Title : Technical Director Polyurea/Polyurethane Systems Location :...

Associate Principal Engineer / Salesforce Project Manager

  • Dunwoody, GA (10 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dunwoody, GA (10 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Company DescriptionWe are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work on a scale...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Kennesaw, GA (18 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (18 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Experience in prototype testing, quality assurance, and design for manufacturability. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other simulation tools....

Senior Process Engineer

  • Acworth, GA (24 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Acworth, GA (24 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Senior Process Engineer Senior Process Engineer remote type Hybrid locations Acworth, Georgia Tampa, Florida Jacksonville, Florida Birmingham, Alabama Charlotte, North Carolina View All 6...

Principal, Engineer - Data Engineering

  • Johns Creek, GA (5 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Johns Creek, GA (5 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Technical Leadership & Innovation Leads the design and evolution of data lakes, data warehouses, and cloud analytics platforms using tools like Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift....

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Technical Director, Event AV Technician

  • Kennesaw, GA (18 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (18 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 14 days ago

About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50...

Principal Engineer

  • Kennesaw, GA (18 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (18 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and...

Principal Engineer-Full Stack Software Development

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 15 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 15 days ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power...

Lead Engineer, Technology Quality Assurance

  • Marietta, GA (19 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (19 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 15 days ago

Accelerate your career at RXO. RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and...

Principal, Engineer - Architecture - Enterprise

  • Johns Creek, GA (5 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Johns Creek, GA (5 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 16 days ago

Job Overview The Enterprise Application Architect aligns technology initiatives with business outcomes through strategic partnership and technical leadership....

Lead Engineer - Machine Learning

  • Johns Creek, GA (5 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Johns Creek, GA (5 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 16 days ago

Be part of an amazing story Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and...

Demographic Data for Alpharetta, GA

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Alpharetta, GA

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Alpharetta, GA 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 Alpharetta, GA
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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