Chief Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

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 Engineering Manager - Retrieval Operations Engineering

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the worlds leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Cloud IT Lead Engineer

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago

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

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Equipment

  • Iowa, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Iowa, LA
  • 5 days ago

The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the technical aspects of mechanical engineering and design....

SLS Associate Chief Engineer - Weld

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago

leadership roles, guiding teams in weld engineering practices and processes Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) : Advanced degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a...

Engineering Supervisor: Transmission Lines

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 8 days ago

Engineering Excellent written and verbalmunication skills, as well as a provenmitment to safety and customer service Experience in leading a team of engineers is considered a plus Competency in the...

Lead Engineer - CS

  • Metairie, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 9 days ago

Keystone Engineering Inc. Keystone Engineering Inc. Lead Engineer - CS Metairie, LA 70002 Share Share Email Tweet Share Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has...

Theatre Technical Director

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 9 days ago

Theatre Technical Director Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for the Technical Director for the Centenary Theatre Program (CTP). The Technical Director oversees all technical...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Energy

  • Iowa, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Iowa, LA
  • 9 days ago

Their focus will be on the mechanical design of advanced energy catheters and instruments, contributing to the exploration of a novel system concept for a new application of surgical robotics....

Engineering Supervisor - Transmission

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 10 days ago

Engineering Excellent written and verbalmunication skills, as well as a provenmitment to safety and customer service Experience in leading a team of engineers is considered a plus Competency in the...

Engineer Sr. - Projects

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 11 days ago

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent progressive Engineering experience....

SLS Associate Chief Engineer - Tooling

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 days ago

SLS Associate Chief Engineer - Tooling Company: The Boeing Company Boeing is seeking a SLS Associate Chief Engineer to join our team at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, LA....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Metairie, LA
  • 12 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 12 days ago

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will perform mechanical engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems....

Technical Director

  • Belle Chasse, LA
  • 12 days ago
  • Belle Chasse, LA
  • 12 days ago

Services_AME-E631 Technical Director - Full Time - Belle Chasse (LA), United States Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your...

Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 14 days ago

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program A minimum of 5 years of experience in the power industry Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical...

Lead Engineer Software Engineering - US Based Remote

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 15 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 15 days ago

The Anywhere Real Estate Core Capabilities API Engineering team develops reusable, enterprise capability APIs which are used by both internal & external product development teams to rapidly build...

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Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

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 Louisiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.8%
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 Louisiana
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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