Chief Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY

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

  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 hours ago

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required Professional Engineer (PE) license required Minimum 10 years' progressive engineering experience required Expert knowledge of the respective...

Sr. Mgr, GenAI Lead Engineer, Application Development

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Position Summary As a GenAI Engineer Specialist, you will be the visionary and driving force behind our GenAI strategy, roadmap, and implementation. Your role will encompass all...

Principal Engineer - Electrical

  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards, particularly those relevant to substation operations Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business...

Principal Engineer- Planning Innov & Dev

  • Rochester, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 6 days ago

Principal Engineer- Advanced Planning Reports to: Senior Director - Advanced Planning In Office Location: Rochester NY, Binghamton, NY The base salary range for this position is dependent upon...

Lead Engineer I Google Cloud Engineer (GCP)

  • Rochester, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 7 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Principal Engineer - Civil

  • Rochester, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 14 days ago

Key Responsibilities Capital project engineering performance including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Rochester, NY
  • 17 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 17 days ago

Location: 11 Centre Park, Suite 203, Rochester, NY, 14614, United States Base Pay: $115000.00 - $145000.00 / Year Job Category: Facilities Employee Type: Full-Time Exempt Required Degree: 4 Year...

Lead Engineer - Test

  • Rochester, NY
  • 22 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 22 days ago

Title: Lead Test Engineer - Substations Location: Rochester NY or Binghamton NY Work Type: In Office The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from...

Lead Engineer - Infrastructure

  • Rochester, NY
  • 25 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 25 days ago

Lead Engineer - Infrastructure In office Location: Rochester, NY Reports to: Manager of Infrastructure The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Rochester, NY
  • 27 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 27 days ago

M/E Engineering is interviewing for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in our Rochester, NY office. We are a full-service MEP engineering firm providing design and technology services to our clients....

PwC Tech-Technical Lead Engineer

  • Rochester, NY
  • 29 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 29 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in information technology operations focus...

Principal Engineer - Trans & Sub Asset Plg

  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Strategic and Technical Leadership: Provides technical leadership of internal or external contractor teams working across multiple operating companies and geographic locations....

Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC

  • Rochester, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others....

Lead Engineer - Distribution Planning

  • Rochester, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on th department....

Lead Engineer - Protection & Control

  • Rochester, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Job Title: Lead Engineer- Protection and Control Location: Orange CT, Rochester NY, Augusta ME, Binghamton NY Salary Range $122,000 -$153,374 Work Type: Office The Philosophy and Standards group...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Rochester, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.9%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.6%
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 Rochester, NY
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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