Chief Engineer Jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

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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Lead Engineer

  • Wells Fargo
  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Job Order Number: DF0801514 Job Title: Lead Engineer Company: Wells Fargo Location: ISELIN, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours: Duration:...

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Lead Engineer - Infrastructure Solutions

  • Wells Fargo
  • Iselin, NJ (8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Iselin, NJ (8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

About This Role: The Commercial Corporate & Investment Bank Technology (CCIBT) Infrastructure Solutions organization is seeking a hands-on Lead Engineer to design and deliver practical technology...

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AI Technical Project Lead/Engineer - SFL Scientific

  • Deloitte
  • Morristown, NJ (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Position Summary Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers...

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Associate Principal Engineer, Drug-Device Combination Products

  • Merck Sharp Dohme
  • Rahway, NJ (11 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (11 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Education Minimum Requirement: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) with 10+ years of regulated industry experience and increasing responsibility in medical devices and/or drug-device combination...

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Engineer Sr, EHS

  • Eosenergystorage
  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

About Eos Energy Enterprises Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power....

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ServiceNow Product Lead Engineer (HRSD, S2P)

  • Judge Group, Inc.
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Location: New Brunswick, NJ Salary: $165,000.00 USD Annually - $180,000.00 USD Annually Description: Product Lead Engineer - ServiceNow HRSD & Procurement (S2P) Location: New Brunswick, NJ...

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Lead Engineer Capital Markets Technology - FICC Strategic Trade Management

  • Wells Fargo
  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive the modernization of our Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC) trading platforms. This role focuses on leading...

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Lead Engineer Java Full Stack with Microservices - R01565188

  • Brillio
  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

About Brillio: Brillio is one of the fastest growing digital technology service providers and a partner of choice for many Fortune 1000 companies seeking to turn disruption into a competitive...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Whippany, NJ (23 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (23 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS software. Ability to conduct weight analysis and loads assessment. Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering....

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Senior Lead Engineer

  • TIAA
  • Trenton, NJ (24 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (24 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0749990 Job Title: Senior Lead Engineer Company: TIAA Location: Trenton, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours: Duration:...

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Lead Engineer, CSV

  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Summit, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

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Engineer, Sr., Manufacturing

  • BJs Wholesale Club
  • Springfield, NJ (15 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Springfield, NJ (15 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

engineering experience Experience leading others preferred Experience with fixture design Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing tools Proficient in the use of Solidworks Solid project management...

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Principal Engineer

  • Wells Fargo
  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer to serve as a handson technical authority within the Prime Brokerage and Equity Finance & Futures (EF&F) Technology organization. This role is...

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Senior Industrial Engineer, Physical Flows, L'Oreal Operations

  • L'Oreal
  • Cranbury, NJ (12 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (12 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Strong understanding of industrial engineering principles, including process mapping, time study, motion study, value stream mapping, and statistical process control....

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Senior Principal Engineer/Senior Manager, Drug Product MSAT

  • Summit Therapeutics plc
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

About Summit: Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company with a mission focused on improving quality of life, increasing potential duration of life, and resolving serious...

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Demographic Data for New Brunswick, NJ

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

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 New Brunswick, NJ 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 New Brunswick, NJ
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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