Chief Engineer Jobs in Lenexa, KS

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 Mechanical Engineer - Aviation

  • Olathe, KS (6 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Olathe, KS (6 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 2 days ago

designs (Solidworks or Onshape preferred) Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Desired Qualifications Electronic packaging design experience Electro-mechanical...

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Minimum of two (2) years manufacturing engineering work experience....

Event Management Lead Engineer II

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 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...

Principal Engineer, Software - CRM

  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 6 days ago

Technical Leadership Lead and influence the architecture and design of Salesforce and CRM solutions. Present technical concepts and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 7 days ago

Customers benefit from Coperions divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation...

IT Disaster Recovery Lead Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 7 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...

Principal Engineer - Identity Remote, US

  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 9 days ago

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S. Optiv is seeking a Principal Identity and Access Management (IAM)/Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)...

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Principal Engineer - Elastic Remote, US

  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 9 days ago

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S. The primary focus for this Principal Engineer role is to act as a Subject Matter Expert for the ELK Stack and...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer Multiple Sectors

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 11 days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Multiple Sectors Req #264 Lenexa, Lenexa, Kansas, United States of America Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America Bentonville, Bentonville,...

Lead Engineer 1 Engineering Tools

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 12 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 12 days ago

Summary** This description outlines the responsibilities and tasks of the IMA Tools software lead. The software lead's basic function is to provide guidance and support for software engineering...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 14 days ago

Skills and Requirements - 10+ years' experience designing Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems - Must have engineering consulting experience - Makes major mechanical design recommendations...

Process Engineering Supervisor

  • Olathe, KS (6 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 19 days ago
  • Olathe, KS (6 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 19 days ago

Job Title: Process Engineering Supervisor Job Description The Process Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for managing a 5-7 person process engineering team. The ideal candidate will...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Outdoor Product Team

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 21 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 21 days ago

design experience Interest and passion for outdoor activities Experience using SolidWorks and/or Onshape Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 26 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 26 days ago

A local Engineering Firm is looking to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer to their team in the area. Please see below for more details! Responsibilities: Must manage projects for multiple clients...

Associate, Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 28 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 28 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Professional Engineer license required Significant project experience with an emphasis on projects in the Healthcare and Higher Education markets...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Lenexa, KS

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Lenexa, KS 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 Lenexa, KS
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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