Chief Engineer Jobs in Ohio

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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Advanced Lead Engineer - Mechanical Component

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 16 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 16 hours ago

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college Minimum of 3 years of experience in design engineering Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required...

Technical Director: Winter Production The Mason High School Theater Department is looking for a technical director for our winter production in 2025-2026.. If you enjoy working with high school...

Lead Engineer - Product Definition

  • OH
  • 1 day ago
  • OH
  • 1 day ago

Summary** The Product Definition Lead Engineer will work as an individual contributor and report to the Evendale site Engineering Manager and be responsible for creating models and drawings for...

Azure Principal Engineer I - Data Governance

  • Grove City, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Grove City, OH
  • 1 day ago

Azure Principal Engineer I - Data Governance Location: OH - Columbus What you'll do: As an Azure Principal Engineer I - Data Governance, you will play a crucial role in supporting our hybrid...

Senior Process Engineer - Casting

  • Defiance, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Defiance, OH
  • 1 day ago

**Work Arrangement** Onsite - This position requires the employee to be onsite full time. The primary work location will be in Defiance, Ohio. **The Role** The Launch Process Engineering Team...

Lead Principal Engineer, Der Certified

  • Wilmington, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, OH
  • 1 day ago

What you will do: Review and approve repair or modification design, engineering analysis and substantiation, and develop appropriate technical documents, such as repair approvals, drawings, reports...

Sensors Program Chief Engineer

  • Mason, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Mason, OH
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Program Chief Engineer Job Code: 24088 Job Location: Mason, OH Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule Job Description: The Program Chief Engineer is responsible for delivering the technical, cost and...

Principal Engineer

  • New Albany, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • New Albany, OH
  • 1 day ago

Qualified candidates with either a strong Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, OR Systems/Software Engineering background need apply and will be considered!...

Principal Engineer

  • New Albany, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • New Albany, OH
  • 1 day ago

Principal Engineer Location: New Albany, OH Job Summary: Our client is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to join their esteemed team, contributing to the development of cutting-edge drug...

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+...

Vehicle Dynamics Senior Engineer - Racing Focused

  • Akron, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 1 day ago

Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physic, or related field, is required Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering...

Position Type: High School Teaching/Drama Date Posted: 6/13/2025 Location: Mason City Schools - Mason High School District:   Mason City School District  Additional Information:...

Development Engineering Supervisor

  • Perrysburg, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Perrysburg, OH
  • 2 days ago

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules, coupons and/or...

Principal Engineer I -ServiceNow

  • Grove City, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Grove City, OH
  • 2 days ago

Principal Engineer I -ServiceNow Location: Block 23 What you'll do: As a Principal Engineer I you'll provide SME expertise in your respective domain as well as adjacent domains to ensure solutions...

Sr. Engineer, Industrialization - PCBA - 2078240

  • Twinsburg, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Twinsburg, OH
  • 2 days ago

Works with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure optimum product and process design for manufacturability....

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Ohio

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chief Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Ohio 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
1.5%
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 Ohio
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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