Chief Engineer Jobs in Idaho

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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Senior Process Engineer

  • Boise, ID
  • 2 hours ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description: Looking for a way to make an impact and help people? Join PacificSource and help our members access quality, affordable care! PacificSource is an equal opportunity employer. All...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Lewiston, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Lewiston, ID
  • 1 day ago

Where you will work The Lewiston mill is the original Clearwater Paper manufacturing facility, producing paperboard product, and boasting over 700 talented employees. Approximately two hours away...

Lead Engineer, Applications - Edifecs/JavaScript/SQL - Remote

  • Meridian, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 1 day ago

**Job Summary** Designs and builds company specific enterprise application systems and technology expertise across multiple disciplines. Applies and promotes key principles (e.g., stability,...

Remote Work

Principal Engineer - Device Integration

  • Boise, ID
  • 6 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 6 days ago

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation...

Senior Engineer - Surface Water

  • Lewiston, ID
  • 10 days ago
  • Lewiston, ID
  • 10 days ago

OVERVIEW Merrick is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Civil Engineer with expertise in surface water engineering to join our dynamic Infrastructure team in our Idaho offices. The ideal...

Pega Lead Engineer, Applications

  • Meridian, ID
  • 13 days ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 13 days ago

**Job Summary** Molina Healthcare is seeking a Lead Engineer, Applications ( **Pega** ) to elevate our enterprise application landscape. We are looking for a highly experienced, self-motivated...

Senior Process Engineer - APTD

  • Boise, ID
  • 15 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 15 days ago

. + 1yr experience or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical fields....

Renewable Lead Engineer

  • Boise, ID
  • 16 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 16 days ago

Renewable Lead Engineer at Ulteig Engineers, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Description The Opportunity Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Renewables...

Remote Work

Advanced Modeling Principal Engineer

  • Boise, ID
  • 17 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 17 days ago

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation...

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hydropower

  • Boise, ID
  • 19 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 19 days ago

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters! Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hydropower McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hydropower with 12+ years of...

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation...

Senior Engineering Manager - Retrieval Operations Engineering

  • Boise, ID
  • 21 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 21 days ago

at Datavant in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Datavant is a data platform company and the worlds leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is...

Senior Principal Engineer, Water Market Leader, Fo

  • Meridian, ID
  • 22 days ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 22 days ago

Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service....

Cloud IT Lead Engineer

  • Boise, ID
  • 23 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 23 days ago

The ideal candidate is adaptable, solution-oriented, and capable of collaborating across multiple teams providing excellent technical leadership....

Lead Engineer, Big Data

  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 26 days ago
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 26 days ago

Responsible for all the aspects of architecture, design and implementation of Data Management solution using Big Data platform on Cloudera or Hortonworks and other areas of enterprise application...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Idaho

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 Idaho offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
34.9%
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 Idaho
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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