Chief Engineer Jobs in Sparta, 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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AI Technical Project Lead/Engineer - SFL Scientific

  • Deloitte
  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 16 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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Lead Engineer

  • Avis Budget Group LLC
  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0787222 Job Title: Lead Engineer Company: Avis Budget Group LLC Location: Parsippany, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours:...

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Lead Engineer

  • Amergis
  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Avis Budget Group LLC Lead Engineer Parsippany, NJ Apply Compensation $190,000.00 - $190,000.00 / Yearly Hours Per Week 40 Number Of Positions 1 Shift First Shift (Day) Job Description Company:...

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Theatrical Musical Technical Director

  • Sparta Township Public Schools
  • Sparta, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Sparta, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Theatrical Musical Technical Director JobID: 3079 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Co-Curricular Date Posted: 5/26/2026 Location: Sparta High School Date Available: 08/24/2026 Closing Date:...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Whippany, NJ (18 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (18 miles from Sparta, 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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Product Line Integratioin Verification & Validation Lead Engineer

  • BAE Systems
  • Totowa, NJ (24 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Totowa, NJ (24 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0754634 Job Title: Product Line Integratioin Verification & Validation Lead Engineer Company: BAE Systems Location: Totowa, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided...

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Technical Director

  • High Point Regional School District
  • Wantage, NJ (13 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Wantage, NJ (13 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Activity Sponsor Date Posted: 5/7/2026 Location: High Point Regional High School Date Available: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: 05/15/2026   Additional...

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Technical Director, Business Development

  • Walmart
  • Montville, NJ (16 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Montville, NJ (16 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

Engineering Learn more Assembly & Testing Capabilities Learn more Manufacturing Learn more Support Contact Quality Repair Services Supplier Support About News Events Leadership Team Media Careers Job...

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Technical Director, Business Development - (Electronic Systems)

  • Marotta
  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Additional Duties / Responsibilities: Position may entail the roles and responsibilities of a Project Engineer; such roles include initial system sizing, working with design engineering on proposal...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - R&D

  • Astrodyne
  • Hackettstown, NJ (17 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (17 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Assist in a dynamic, creative role to solve complex mechanical engineering problems and system integration problems. The candidate will also collaboratively create concepts for RFQ proposals....

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Student Productions (HS) - Technical Director

  • West Essex Regional School District
  • North Caldwell, NJ (21 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Caldwell, NJ (21 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Student Productions (HS) - Technical Director JobID: 260 Position Type: Schedule B/Student Activities Date Posted: 4/20/2026 Location: High School Closing Date: 05/04/2026 Additional Information:...

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Principal Engineer, Systems - Technical Product Lead

  • Getinge Group
  • Wayne, NJ (20 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wayne, NJ (20 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Review and contribute to NCRs (NonConformance Reports), assessing systemlevel risk, technical impact, and the need for design or manufacturing actions....

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Principal Engineer - Managed Databases

  • Core Weave
  • Livingston, NJ (23 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Livingston, NJ (23 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with...

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Senior Technical Director - Site Remediation

  • Sundance Consulting, Inc.
  • Florham Park, NJ (22 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (22 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting...

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Senior Production Engineer, Electrical

  • Marotta
  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Sparta, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Drive Lean Manufacturing practices and design for manufacturability/testability (DFM/DFT). Prepare technical documentation, test procedures, and production reports....

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Sparta, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Sparta, 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 Sparta, 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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