Chief Engineer Jobs in Illinois

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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Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $187000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Description As a Technical Director for the Commercial Auto line of business, the successful candidate will...

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,...

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...

Engineer, Sr Design -CORP

  • Warrenville, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Warrenville, IL
  • 15 days ago

Engineering Configuration Control SME and Design Oversight...

Senior Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or technical field or 5-8 years of relevant...

Principal Engineer - Hybrid

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago

Alliant Credit Union is seeking a Principal Engineer in Chicago, IL with the following requirements: Masters degree in Computer Engineering or related field or foreign equivalent degree. 6 years...

Senior Engineer I, Operations Engineering - BESS

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago

Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar field of engineering or equivalent experience + E.I.T. certification preferred + A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • University Park, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • University Park, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Critical Competencies for Success Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, specialising in mechatronics or mechanical engineering required Minimum 5 years of experience in the production-orientated...

Lead Engineer Data Platform - US Based Remote

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Lead Platform Engineer Anywhere is at the forefront of driving the digital transformation and building best-in-class products that help our agents and brokers sell more homes, make more money, and...

Remote Work

VP, Microsoft Identity Lead Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

**Role Summary/Purpose:** The VP, Microsoft Identity Lead Engineer will be a key team member supporting the design, engineering, and roadmap execution for Synchrony's Microsoft Identity Platforms....

Remote Work

Senior Mechanical Engineer Analyst 1 (Power Uprates) - Nuclear

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

. + Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to a project design. + Strong interest...

Clinical Engineering Supervisor

  • Oak Park, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Park, IL
  • 1 day ago

If you are wondering what makes TRIMEDX different, it's that all of our associates share in a common purpose of serving clients, patients, communities, and each other with equal measures of care...

Principal Engineer - Information Security

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 3 days ago

at AMERISOURCEBERGEN SERVICES CORPORATION in Romeoville, Illinois, United States Job Description Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our...

Lead Engineer

  • Scott Air Force Base, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Scott Air Force Base, IL
  • 4 days ago

+ Secret Security clearance + 8+ years minimum experience in Network Engineering + Bachelors degree in information technology or related field + Vendor Professional or higher-level network...

Lead Engineer - US Remote

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Lead Engineer wanted by Anywhere Real Estate Operations, LLC, Madison, NJ. **Responsibilities:** + Architect, design, develop, and test robust, scalable application programming interfaces (APIs)...

Remote Work

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Illinois

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chief Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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