Chief Engineer Jobs in Hazel Crest, IL

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Technical Director, Risk Control - Property

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $187000.00 Job Category: Risk Control The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills,...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Technical Director, Risk Control- Life Sciences and Technology

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $197000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Description Role Summary: As a Technology and Life Sciences Technical Director for Risk Control, the...

Senior Design/Lead Engineer Ag Tractor Cab

  • Oak Brook, IL (20 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (20 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

leadership for the cab design program across CNH s cash crop high and 4WD tractor platforms, including launch phase support and issue resolution....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

You will use computer-aided design (Autodesk Revit) and other specialized software tools to coordinate & generate detailed layout plans, schematics, schedules and drawings for electrical and mechanical...

Lead Engineer Power BI

  • Bolingbrook, IL (22 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (22 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

OVERVIEW Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta...

Technical Lead Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL seeking an experienced Technical Lead Engineer to join their dynamic software engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile...

Cyber SDC- Endpoint Security Lead Engineer - Senior - Consulting - Location Open

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Cyber SDC- Endpoint Security Lead Engineer - Senior - Consulting - Location Open Company: EY Location: Chicago, IL Date Posted: 7/21/25, 11:51 PM Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in...

Lead Engineer, Cable Accessories

  • Westmont, IL (21 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Westmont, IL (21 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 8 days ago

For Manufacturability (DFM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), Design of Experiments (DOE) Experience with Oracle J.D....

Senior Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 8 days ago

About Us At cGMP Consulting, we specialize in providing expert validation, qualification, and compliance services to the life sciences industry. Our team works with clients to ensure their...

Lead Engineer, Cable Accessories

  • Bolingbrook, IL (22 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (22 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 8 days ago

For Manufacturability (DFM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), Design of Experiments (DOE) Experience with Oracle J.D....

Principal Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Principal Engineer Alliant Credit Union - Alliant Credit Union is seeking a Principal Engineer in Chicago, IL with the following requirements: Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related...

Senior Lead Engineer, Microsoft Intune and End User Computing

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 11 days ago

About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud...

Head of Engineering and Delivery, Aon Global Affinity Solutions

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Do you have deep technical expertise, outstanding leadership, solid discernment, consistent track record managing successful engineering and delivery teams? This could be a fantastic opportunity...

Principal Engineer - Geotechnical Engineering (M.S

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

at Exponent in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Principal Engineer - Geotechnical Engineering (M.S./Ph.D.) ID 2024-1850 Location US-NY-New York Practice Civil and Structural...

Director Of Manufacturing Operations At Mondelez Manufacturing Chicago, Il

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Hazel Crest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Director of Manufacturing Operations job at Mondelez Manufacturing.Chicago, IL.Lead with Purpose: Become a Visionary in LogisticsDo you envision yourself as a guiding force in logistics?As our...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Hazel Crest, IL

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Hazel Crest, IL 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 Hazel Crest, IL
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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