Chief Engineer Jobs in Maine

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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Operations Planning Engineer /Sr. Operations Planning Engineer

  • Portland, ME
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 13 days ago

Major Job Responsibilities This position will develop and implement Sappi North America's operations planning and inventory management strategies in order to ensure product availability, while...

Lead Engineer - Protection & Control

  • Augusta, ME
  • 14 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 14 days ago

Lead Engineer - Protection & Control at Avangrid Lead Engineer - Protection & Control at Avangrid in Augusta, Maine Posted in Other 16 days ago. $122,000.00 - $153,374.00 per year Job Description:...

Sr. / Principal Engineer, Systems Integration

  • Brunswick, ME
  • 15 days ago
  • Brunswick, ME
  • 15 days ago

leadership for all assigned systems and related tasks....

Principal Engineer - Transmission Planning

  • Augusta, ME
  • 15 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 15 days ago

Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills SME for team Liaison/ direct contractors on company...

Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

  • Augusta, ME
  • 15 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 15 days ago

Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills Ability to collaborate across departments Liaison/ direct...

Lead Engineer - T&S Asset Management

  • Augusta, ME
  • 28 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 28 days ago

Provides technical leadership of internal or external contractor teams working across multiple operating companies and geographic locations....

Technical Director Bates College

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 29 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 29 days ago

Title: Technical Director Position Purpose: Provide technical support for Theater & Dance productions and student thesis projects/productions (non-academic, written thesis) in Schaeffer Theatre,...

Technical Director

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 29 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 29 days ago

Title: Technical Director Position Purpose: Provide technical support for Theater & Dance productions and student thesis projects/productions (non-academic, written thesis) in Schaeffer Theatre,...

Group Technical Director

  • Stockholm, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stockholm, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications 15+yr of experience in the development of game engines and/or AAA game development. 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership position....

Principal Engineer - Interconnections

  • Augusta, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Interconnections Location: Augusta, Maine or Portland, Maine Reports to: Manager, Interconnections T&D Work Type: Office The base salary for this position is...

Lead Engineer (A&I / Relay) - Remote

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 30+ days ago

at Utilities Service, LLC in Lewiston, Maine, United States Job Description Description A Lead Engineer with Asplundh Engineering Services will lead a team or work on a team to complete...

Remote Work

Lead Engineer (A&I / Relay) - Hybrid

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 30+ days ago

at Utilities Service, LLC in Lewiston, Maine, United States Job Description Description A Lead Engineer with Asplundh Engineering Services will lead a team or work on a team to complete...

Head of Engineering, Cloud Security Platform

  • Augusta, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 30+ days ago

at Confluent in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world....

Principal Engineer - Lines

  • Augusta, ME
  • 60+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 60+ days ago

Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business. Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills. SME for team....

Lead Engineer - Sys Protect & Cntr NECEC

  • Augusta, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 90+ days ago

, engineering design, construction and closeout....

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Maine

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 Maine 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 Maine
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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