Chief Engineer Jobs in Princeton, 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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Principal Engineer - Systems

  • Branchburg, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Branchburg, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Principal Engineer for Cyber Human Defense

  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Wells Fargo is back in the office collaboration for fabulous outcomes. This role is a hybrid position. The role is posted in the city which the headcount will be placed. There is no Visa...

Senior Engineering Manager - Unified Experience

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 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...

Communications Personalization Principal Engineer

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely even if theyre daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and...

Principal Engineer

  • Sayreville, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining....

Unqork Lead Engineer

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Title: Unqork Lead Engineer Location: Princeton, NJ Duration: Full-Time / Contract Responsibilities Work with designers, Unqork configurators and Integration team to help deliver best in class...

Sr. Principal Engineer, R&D

  • Raritan, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

Principal Engineer - Capital Markets Operations Technology

  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job. It's about finding all the elements that help you thrive, in one place....

Principal Engineer, Data

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

At Verint, we believe customer engagement is the core of every global brand. Our mission is to help organizations elevate Customer Experience (CX) and increase workforce productivity by delivering...

Senior Engineer II, Automation & Controls

  • Plainsboro, NJ (4 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (4 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals...

Cyber SDC- Endpoint Security Lead Engineer - Senior - Consulting - Location Open

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Principal Engineer-Full Stack Software Development

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely even if theyre daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and...

Senior Plant Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Job Order Number: DE9830266 Job Title: Senior Plant Engineer Company: GE Vernova Location: Trenton, NJ Salary: Education: Less Than High School Experience: None Hours: Duration: Full Time, Regular...

Principal Engineer-Full Stack

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely even if theyre daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and...

Cyber SDC- M365 Security Operations Lead Engineer - Senior - Consulting - Location Open

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Princeton, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
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 Princeton, 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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