Chief Engineer Jobs in Exeter, NH

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 Mechanical Engineer

  • DEKA Research & Development
  • Manchester, NH (24 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Manchester, NH (24 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 5 days ago

Set an excellent example of mechanical engineering practices and provide a level of mentorship to less knowledgeable engineers Skills you will need to be successful in this role: Mechanical Engineering...

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Principal Engineer Yield & Product

  • Infineon Technologies
  • Andover, MA (23 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Andover, MA (23 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 7 days ago

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. What if your ideas could change the way the world connects, powers up, or thinks? As a Principal Engineer, Yield & Product, in our Research &...

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Electronic Support Measures - Senior Principal Engineer I

  • BAE Systems Plc
  • Manchester, NH (24 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Manchester, NH (24 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 14 days ago

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Thermoplastics Lead Engineer

  • Hexcel
  • Amesbury, MA (7 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Amesbury, MA (7 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 15 days ago

As a part of Hexcel, we at ARC Technologies LLC are propelling the future of flight, energy generation, transportation, and recreation through excellence in advanced material solutions that create...

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Technical Director, Waterfront & Coastal

  • Tighe & Bond
  • Portsmouth, NH (12 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 20 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (12 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 20 days ago

Overview We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As the Technical Director you will lead our Waterfront and Coastal Team from any of our New England offices, where you'll...

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MSAT Associate Principal Engineer

  • Lonza
  • Portsmouth, NH (12 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 27 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (12 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 27 days ago

MSAT Associate Principal Engineer Location : On-site, Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families. The MSAT Associate Principal Engineer is...

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Lead Engineer - Analytical Equipment Validation

  • Lonza, Inc.
  • Portsmouth, NH (12 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (12 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

Lead Engineer - Analytical Equipment Validation Location: Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. The focus of the Computer...

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4.1. Senior Production Engineer

  • Phoenix Tailings
  • Exeter, NH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 30+ days ago

Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field 4–7 years of experience in production, process, or manufacturing engineering — ideally in heavy industry or chemical processing...

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Sr Principal Engineer

  • Fresenius Kabi
  • North Andover, MA (20 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Andover, MA (20 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

The Sr Principal Engineer, Infusion Systems, is a Systems Engineer with expertise managing product risk documentation for medical device products and collaborating with the broader R&D team to...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Wilcox Industries
  • Newington, NH (12 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newington, NH (12 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

Preferred Skills/Abilities: 7+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience. Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) tools....

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Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement (Orthopaedics)

  • Smith & Nephew
  • Andover, MA (23 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Andover, MA (23 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living....

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Principal Engineer (Mechanical)

  • Fresenius Kabi
  • North Andover, MA (20 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • North Andover, MA (20 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering. 5+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer on product development teams....

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Product Development

  • TransMedics Group, Inc.
  • Andover, MA (23 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Andover, MA (23 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical, or equivalent required. 8+ years of product development experience as design engineer....

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Principal Engineer - Power Module Product Quality Hardware Engineering

  • Infineon Technologies
  • Andover, MA (23 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Andover, MA (23 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

Lead module qualification and full ownership of quality management across the entire product lifecycle Collaborate closely with design and manufacturing engineering teams during module development to...

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Sr. Engineer, M&P

  • Albany International
  • Rochester, NH (20 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rochester, NH (20 miles from Exeter, NH)
  • 90+ days ago

Finite Element Analysis with Abaqus, LS-Dyna, etc., RTM process modeling with PAM-RTM, LIMS, etc., Draping analysis with FiberSim, PAM-FORM, etc.) considered a strong plus Strong understanding of mechanics...

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Demographic Data for Exeter, NH

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Exeter, NH

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Exeter, NH offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.7%
Associate's Degree
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
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 Exeter, NH
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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