Chief Engineer Jobs in New Jersey

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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Military Fellowship - Total Employee Experience Lead Engineer

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 9 hours ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 9 hours ago

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

Principal Engineer - Compute Platform

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 13 hours 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...

Principal Engineer- Java Business Process Model(JBPM)

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

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

Associate Technical Director (IAC23229)

  • Edison, NJ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 15 hours ago

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy,...

Senior Engineer, Packaging

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

The candidate should have a BS degree in Package Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering sciences Skills and Competencies Ideal experience would include knowledge of the following areas:...

Principal Engineer- Cloud

  • Iselin, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 1 day ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented leader to oversee the comprehensive delivery of the Unified Software & Infrastructure Automation Platforman essential...

Principal Engineer & Architect - ATM and Teller

  • Iselin, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 1 day ago

If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about creating scalable and resilient banking experiences that make a difference, this role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership,...

Principal Engineer & Architect - Debit Card

  • Iselin, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 1 day ago

If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about creating scalable and resilient banking experiences that make a difference, this role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership,...

Lead Engineer, CSV

  • Summit, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Summit, NJ
  • 2 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...

Cloud Solutions Principal Engineer

  • Iselin, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 2 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our Commercial and Corporate & Investment Banking Technology (CCIBT) Organization as part of a Cloud Solutions Architecture and...

Senior Industrial Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 days ago

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the...

Senior Lead Engineer, Products

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Full Stack.NET Developer Majesco is a remote-first workplace; however, this position requires the successful candidate to be within commuting distance of our Morristown, New Jersey headquarters....

Principal Engineer - Finastra LIQ

  • Iselin, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 6 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer that will operate with a high level of independence, making critical decisions on AI architecture, solution design, and risk management...

Senior Engineering Manager - Retrieval Operations Engineering

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 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...

Senior Lead Engineer

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Full Stack.NET Developer Majesco is a remote-first workplace; however, this position requires the successful candidate to be within commuting distance of our Morristown, New Jersey headquarters....

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in New Jersey

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 Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
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 New Jersey
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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