Chief Engineer Jobs in New York

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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Head of Engineering, Platform Product Line New

  • New York, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 20 hours ago

What You'll Do: Strategic & Technical Leadership Shape and own the technical strategy for the Platform product line in alignment with organizational goals and cross-product needs....

Remote Work

Head of Engineering, Internal Application and Tools New

  • New York, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 20 hours ago

What You'll Do: Strategic and Technical Leadership Define and execute the strategy for the Internal Developer Platform, aligning with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and developer needs...

Remote Work

Senior Engineering Manager

  • NY
  • 1 day ago
  • NY
  • 1 day ago

Senior Engineering Manager UPPER NE USA Food Manufacturing Salary $140,000 - $160,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Paid Relocation to the UPPER NE USA Growing food manufacturing organization is seeking a...

Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering - Dragonfly Portfolio

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Engineering Manager/Head of Engineering - Dragonfly Portfolio Join to apply for the Engineering Manager/Head of Engineering - Dragonfly Portfolio role at Dragonfly. Dragonfly is a crypto-native...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Mentor & Guide - Provide technical leadership and training to junior engineers. What You Bring: 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in building systems & infrastructure....

Asset Lifecycle Management Lead Engineer

  • Amherst, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Amherst, NY
  • 1 day ago

Location:** 4910 Tiedeman Road - Brooklyn, Ohio 44144 We are looking for a Lead Engineer in the Asset Lifecycle Management team to be responsible for configuration management database support,...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Mattydale, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Mattydale, NY
  • 1 day ago

Understanding of mechanical design philosophy and design process flow....

Senior Engineering Manager - Director

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Enterprise Risk Technology (ERT) within Functions Technology (FT) provides solutions and support to Senior risk management team who manages firm-wide enterprise Risk & control across multiple risk...

Senior Engineer B (Mechanical)

  • West Valley, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • West Valley, NY
  • 2 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering Comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles....

Lead Engineer - Federal

  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Lead Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

College Board - Technology - Item Cloud BlueLocation: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in...

Remote Work

Technical Director of Foundation (71101)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 2 days ago

Employer Name:** Pratt Institute Technical Director of Foundation Salary: $75,000.00 - $82,500.00 Annually Location: NY, NY Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 202400201 Department: Foundation...

Commercial Lending Principal Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Join the Mizuho team as a Commercial Lending Principal Engineer! In this role you will envision, document, and champion target state and transitional architectures for Loan IQ Data Warehousing...

Lead Engineer I, Security Engineering

  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago

Lead Engineer I, Security Engineering KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, York, Rochester 265 Clinton Square (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 Known for being a great place to work and build a...

Principal Engineer, Personalization

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

The CompanyPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure,...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in New York

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 York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
34.8%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.6%
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 New York
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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