Chief Engineer Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in North Carolina

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 (Payments Investigations)

  • Wells Fargo
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing our Payment Operations technology landscape. This role is an opportunity to shape...

Hybrid

Principal Engineer - IDOCS Gen AI Solution Lead

  • Wells Fargo
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago

Mentor senior engineers and architects, raising the overall technical maturity of the organization and elevating engineering rigor across the IDOCS team....

Hybrid

Principal Engineer

  • Spectraforce
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago

Principal Engineer Location: Hybrid - Charlotte, NC Duration: 1.5 Years Skillset: PL/SQL AWS Cloud Gitlab GIT Terraform Python Job Description/ Responsibilities: As a Principal Engineer, the ideal...

Hybrid

Principal Engineer IDOCS Solution Lead Java & Generative AI

  • Wells Fargo
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our Enterprise Content Management (ECM) team as part of Digital Technology & Innovation (DTI). Learn more about the career...

Hybrid

Principal Engineer - Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer with deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP, particularly in Financial Modules. The ideal candidate will have a...

Hybrid

Senior Engineer

  • WSP USA
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 8 days ago

will be responsible for performing fuel rod thermal-mechanical design analyses ensuring fuel rod mechanical integrity is maintained throughout the design lifetime....

Remote

Principal Engineer - Application Security: Secure Development

  • Wells Fargo
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago

Prior experience serving as an Application Security Champion, Security Champion, embedded security lead, or senior engineer responsible for driving security within product/application teams....

Hybrid

Senior Engineer - Thermal Mechanical Analysis

  • GE Vernova
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 11 days ago

Summary The fuel performance analysis engineer will be responsible for performing fuel rod thermal-mechanical design analyses ensuring fuel rod mechanical integrity is maintained throughout the design...

Remote

Platform Technical Director Wealth & Investment Technology

  • Wells Fargo
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago

About the Role We are seeking a Platform Technical Director to lead the architecture, modernization, and execution of enterprise platforms supporting wealth and investment technology capabilities....

Hybrid

Principal Engineer Automation

  • Wells Fargo
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 days ago

Wells Fargo is back in the office collaborating for fabulous outcomes! This is a hybrid position and in the office three days a week. There is no Visa sponsorships or Visa transfers for this role....

Hybrid

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Veloce - Cary NC

  • Siemens
  • Cary, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 16 days ago

In this role, candidates will be balancing mechanical design, PCB component layout, and thermal design in product sizes ranging from 1RU to 10RU....

Hybrid

Technical Director

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 16 days ago

Description Technical Director Industrial Hygiene and Engineering Services We are seeking an experienced Industrial Hygiene and Safety Engineering professional for a highly visible role for one of...

Remote

Principal Engineer Systems/Controls & Safety Devices

  • UL Solutions External Career Site
  • Durham, NC
  • 21 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 21 days ago

View More Jobs Principal Engineer - Systems/Controls & Safety Devices United States and 3 more Be the First to Apply Job Description The Consumer Principal Engineer team is seeking a Principal...

Hybrid

Principal Engineer - Systems/Controls & Safety Devices

  • UL Solutions
  • Durham, NC
  • 21 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 21 days ago

The Consumer Principal Engineer team is seeking a Principal Engineer with expertise in the functionality and evaluation of automatic electrical controls and control systems intended for use in...

Hybrid

Lead Engineer, Transient Analyses

  • GE Vernova
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Summary This Lead Transient Analysis Engineer position will make immediate contributions to the team responsible for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) transient analyses, while being technically...

Remote

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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