Chief Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Tandem Foods

Team Lead Food Production

Tandem Foods is seeking a skilled Team Production Line Lead to join our team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

  • Media, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Media, PA
  • 6 hours ago

Minimum of bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline....

Principal Engineer - Beaver Valley 2 Steam Generators

  • Shippingport, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Shippingport, PA
  • 13 hours ago

Experience in nuclear power design Engineering, Systems Engineering, operations or equivalent required....

Principal Engineer

  • Shippingport, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Shippingport, PA
  • 13 hours ago

Experience in nuclear power design Engineering, Systems Engineering, operations or equivalent required....

Engineering Supervisor

  • State College, PA
  • 21 hours ago
  • State College, PA
  • 21 hours ago

Engineering Supervisor Full-Time Holiday Inn Express State College @Williamsburg Square State College, PA A property of: Shaner Hotel Group Posted about 21 hours ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS Job...

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

  • State College, PA
  • 21 hours ago
  • State College, PA
  • 21 hours ago

A degree Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred....

Principal Engineer - High Speed Connectors

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 22 hours ago

Engineering or related discipline * At least 15 years in the connector industry * Expertise i......

Information Security Principal Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Location: Philadelphia, PA Salary: $100.00 USD Hourly - $110.00 USD Hourly Description: Our client is currently seeking a Information Security Principal Engineer for a 3 month + contract. This...

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

  • University Park, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 2 days ago

A degree Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago

What you'll be doing: Lead mechanical design with a strong focus on industrial piping systems and equipment....

Event Management Lead Engineer II

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 5 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 Elect Ctrl

  • Hershey, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 5 days ago

Partners with key stakeholders and provides technical leadership, direction, and subject matter expertise to Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Environmental Health and Safety...

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days ago

At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living....

Sr. Engineer - Process

  • Scranton, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary: The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for the development, optimization, and validation of processes and systems to support the manufacturing scale up of our PVC Deck and...

Piping/Mechanical Lead Engineer Onsite Glenshaw, PA

  • Glenshaw, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Glenshaw, PA
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four (4) year accredited college or university Minimum of 15 years of Piping/Mechanical Engineering experience in an industrial...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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