Chief Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

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 Process Engineer

  • Raynham, MA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Raynham, MA
  • 1 hour ago

Job title Senior Process Engineer Function Supply Chain Engineering Sub function Process Engineering Category Experienced Engineer, Process Engineering (ST5) Location Raynham / United States of...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 hour ago

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required Professional Engineer (PE) license required Minimum 10 years' progressive engineering experience required Expert knowledge of the respective...

Principal Engineer

  • Lowell, MA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 13 hours ago

Job Summary: Our Principal Engineers work with a variety of technologies and groundbreaking products. Design and develop product features that tackle market problems within project schedule...

Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

  • MA
  • 16 hours ago
  • MA
  • 16 hours ago

About us Superpowered. Meaningful work. Human impact. A story we're proud to tell. This is what matters to us at National Grid. In a world of complexity and unanswered questions, there is one...

Lead Engineer

  • Boston, MA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 21 hours ago

Overview When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry.Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence,...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Gloucester, MA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Gloucester, MA
  • 21 hours ago

Process Engineer Gloucestershire Circa 40,000 Our client are a market leader in the manufacture, design, and qualification of composite and PU material solutions for the defence, aerospace,...

Sr. Engineer, Industrial Eng.

  • Washington, MA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Washington, MA
  • 23 hours ago

Company TSMC Washington, LLC Location USA-Washington Posted Apr 29, 2025 Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to...

About us Superpowered. Meaningful work. Human impact. A story we're proud to tell. This is what matters to us at National Grid. In a world of complexity and unanswered questions, there is one...

Principal Engineer Support Equipment - Prime Movers

  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 1 day ago

The Air Defense Ground Equipment (ADGE) Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of platform systems....

Principal Engineer Algorithms & 3D Graphics

  • Waltham, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a Senior to Principal Engineer with strong expertise in algorithm development and 3D graphics to join our team. This role involves advancing high-performance rendering pipelines and...

R&D Materials Senior Engineer

  • Taunton, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Taunton, MA
  • 1 day ago

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power...

Principal Engineer, Data Infrastructure and Informatics

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

Technical Leadership: Design and deploy cloud-based infrastructure for biological and proteomics data processing, storage, and analysis....

Sr Engineer

  • Wilmington, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA
  • 3 days ago

Knowledge of concepts related to Material Handling, Computer Aided Design, and Business Object preferred. Ability to perform cost justification analysis....

Senior Process Engineer

  • Worcester, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 3 days ago

At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all....

Senior Principal Engineer - GenAI / LLM Infrastructure Ops

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago

Job Description The Data, Technology and Engineering (DTE) Infrastructure team is expanding its Generative AI and large language model (LLM) capabilities and is looking for a senior principal...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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