Chief Engineer Jobs in Missouri

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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Engineering Supervisor

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 hours ago

This role reports to the Director of Engineering and the Assistance Chief Engineer....

Principal Engineer - Compute Platform

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 10 hours ago

leadership and mentorship + Track record of working collaboratively across teams and roles, including but not limited to product management, UX, and other engineering teams and leaders **Ready to build...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Bloomsdale, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomsdale, MO
  • 1 day ago

**REQUIREMENTS:** The position of Senior Process Engineer requires a bachelors degree, or its foreign equivalent, in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Mechanical...

Principal Engineer II

  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 1 day ago

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION Ready to lead a high performing public cloud engineering team? As a Principal Engineer II, you will work to help the team prioritize, build, ship the most impactful...

Senior Process Engineer Consumer Products (Multiple Locations)

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago

Description With Burns & McDonnell's Consumer Products team, we put people first ours and our Clients. We care about you, not just because of what you can do, but because of who you uniquely are....

Lead Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago

Company Description For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we...

Lead Engineer - Mobile iOS (On-Site Springfield, MO)

  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for a Lead Engineer - Mobile (iOS) to guide the development and optimization of our iOS applications. In this role, you will lead a team of mobile developers,...

Principal Engineer, Automation II

  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 5 days ago

Proficiency in the following: + Mechanical design methods and techniques using 3D CAD software. + SolidWorks experience is preferred. + Building automation systems. + Siemens Insight or Desigo experience...

Senior Process Engineer (#AC-0119)

  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 5 days ago

Salary Confidential Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $75k - $100k Per Year Senior Process Engineer (#AC-0119) Clarios, LLC Occupation: Manufacturing Engineers...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • California, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • California, MO
  • 5 days ago

An ideal candidate has: A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent....

Principal Engineer

  • California, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • California, MO
  • 5 days ago

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we...

Principal Engineer

  • California, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • California, MO
  • 5 days ago

About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're...

Pre - Silicon Verification Technical Lead Engineer

  • California, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • California, MO
  • 5 days ago

AMD together we advance_ THE ROLE: Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group (AECG) seeks a Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer to provide technical leadership and expertise in the verification of high-speed...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering or related field of study and 5 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing...

Plant Engineering Supervisor (Nevada, MO)

  • Nevada, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Nevada, MO
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: Job Title Plant Engineering Supervisor Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Missouri

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 Missouri 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 Missouri
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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