Chief Engineer Jobs in Nebraska

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 Industrial Engineer

  • Omaha, NE
  • 2 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 2 hours ago

Experience with process flow and time studies. Knowledge of robotic welding and manufacturing engineering. Strong skills in value stream mapping and change process flow....

Pega Lead Engineer, Applications

  • Bellevue, NE
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, NE
  • 5 days ago

**Job Summary** Molina Healthcare is seeking a Lead Engineer, Applications ( **Pega** ) to elevate our enterprise application landscape. We are looking for a highly experienced, self-motivated...

Principal Engineer - Compute Platform

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days 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 Engineering Manager - Retrieval Operations Engineering

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 12 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 12 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

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 15 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 15 days ago

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

Lead Engineer, Big Data

  • Omaha, NE
  • 19 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 19 days ago

Responsible for all the aspects of architecture, design and implementation of Data Management solution using Big Data platform on Cloudera or Hortonworks and other areas of enterprise application...

New Technology Principal Engineer Industrial Automation

  • La Vista, NE
  • 21 days ago
  • La Vista, NE
  • 21 days ago

Reporting to the Sr Director of Engineering, New Technology, the New Technology Principal Engineer, Industrial Automation will research, create and develop new manufacturing technologies. These...

New Technology Principal Engineer Industrial Automation

  • Omaha, NE
  • 22 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 22 days ago

Reporting to the Sr Director of Engineering, New Technology, the New Technology Principal Engineer, Industrial Automation will research, create and develop new manufacturing technologies. These...

Lead Engineer I, Security Engineering

  • Omaha, NE
  • 25 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 25 days ago

Lead Engineer I, Security Engineering KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, Nebraska, Omaha 1212 North 96th Street (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 Known for being a great place to work and build a...

Lead Engineer II, Productivity & Collaboration Product Manager

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 27 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 27 days ago

Lead Engineer II, Productivity & Collaboration Engineering Lead KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, Nebraska, Lincoln 1248 O Street (Show on map) Jun 09, 2025 Known for being a great place...

Lead Engineer II, Productivity & Collaboration Engineering Lead

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 28 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 28 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...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 30+ days ago

**Additional Information** Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology....

Paranoids Senior Engineering Manager

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with an audience of hundreds of millions of people. Whether you're looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our...

Sr. Engineer

  • Holdrege, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Holdrege, NE
  • 30+ days ago

Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering (BSME or BSEE preferred), required. Experience: Application of QSR to new and modified operations / procedures....

Engineer Software/Principal Engineer Software (AHT)

  • Bellevue, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, NE
  • 30+ days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Nebraska

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 Nebraska offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
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 Nebraska
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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