Chief Engineer Jobs in Indiana

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 Director Manufacturing Operations

  • Clinton, IN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Clinton, IN
  • 13 hours ago

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm...

Lead Engineer-Connectivity Stack&Mw

  • IN
  • 21 hours ago
  • IN
  • 21 hours ago

Person at this position takes ownership of a module and associated quality and delivery. Person at this position provides instructions, guidance and advice to team members to ensure quality and on...

Lead Engineer, Project Leader

  • Shelbyville, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Shelbyville, IN
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Manage new product launch projects as assigned; Interface with all disciplines at customer level on new projects; Establish timing requirements for customer, RDC, RDC Mexico, and...

Principal Engineer Automation/Indy Device Assembly and Packaging Site Expansion

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 1 day ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Senior Engineer

  • IN
  • 2 days ago
  • IN
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Product Knowledge for Construction equipment, trends in industry, innovations to ensure reliable and sound electrical systems based on application requirements...

Lead Engineer - VES

  • IN
  • 2 days ago
  • IN
  • 2 days ago

, Engineering...

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables machine learning & Trends analysis Data visualization for interactive data analysis using Power BI: Web scraping using Python to collect data and understand the...

Sr. Principal Engineer - Lab Systems

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Senior Process Engineer

  • South Bend, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). 8-10 years of direct experience in plastic extrusion...

Lead Engineer - App Software

  • IN
  • 3 days ago
  • IN
  • 3 days ago

Person at this position takes ownership of a module and associated quality and delivery. Person at this position provides instructions, guidance and advice to team members to ensure quality and on...

INCOG BioPharma Services Careers - Senior Process Engineer

  • Fishers, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Fishers, IN
  • 5 days ago

The Senior Process Engineer will provide technical assessments, rationales and approval for engineering and process changes as well as documentation pertaining to equipment lifecycle,...

Senior Process Engineer

  • IN
  • 5 days ago
  • IN
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Ice cream is a growing category so is Tetra Pak's focus to offer value added Ice cream processing and packaging solutions to remain as market leader. If you believe to be a part of...

Sr Engineer - PDC

  • IN
  • 5 days ago
  • IN
  • 5 days ago

Experience 3 + Years Industry Preferred Automobile Qualifications Degree Mechanical Engineering General Requirements Go Getter Attitude with Positive Frame of Mind....

Event Management Lead Engineer II

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Controls Engineer - Senior

  • Columbus, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 5 days ago

**QUALIFICATIONS** **Additional Information:** + 100% onsite + This Controls Engineer role will function within the Manufacturing Engineering department with a heavy focus on Safety improvement. + This...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Indiana

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

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Indiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.9%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
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 Indiana
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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