Chief Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

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 Engineering Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 23 hours ago

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader were changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world....

Senior Process Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Senior Process Engineer Description Are you ready to join the Arcadia team and develop the world's future fuels? Are you passionate to protect our environment, decarbonize, and power our world?...

Principal Engineer, AI Infrastructure

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have...

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Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. More than three years' of experience with surface science characterization tools....

Cybersecurity Engineering, Principal Engineer Data Security

  • Austin, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 12 days ago

and Requirements Open to hiring in Austin TX,or Morrisville NC We Are: At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of...

Principal Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 14 days ago

Strategic Technical Leadership: Co-create and own technical roadmaps, ensuring alignment between technology initiatives and business objectives....

Principal Engineer - Agentic AI

  • Austin, TX (15 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Austin, TX (15 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 14 days ago

About SailPoint: SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise. Our identity security solutions secure and enable thousands of enterprise companies worldwide, giving our...

Solutions Engineering, Principal Engineer-11960

  • Austin, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 16 days ago

and Requirements We Are: At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to...

Engineering Supervisor

  • Austin, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 17 days ago

An Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for shift coverage and therefore must possess strong trouble-shooting skills in all areas of maintenance in guest rooms, meeting space, and front of...

Associate Principal Engineer - Data Centers

  • Austin, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 21 days ago

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 22 days ago

Participate in mechanical design development from conceptual design through detailed design, this includes coordinating with other team or project members including other disciplines (structural, electrical...

Technical Lead Engineer, Front-End Development

  • Austin, TX
  • 23 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 23 days ago

mdf commerce Inc. is an international team of approximately 650 experts who develop a broad set of SaaS solutions to optimize and accelerate commercial interactions of its B2B and B2G customers....

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 28 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 28 days ago

If you have a strong background in mechanical design of robotics and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we encourage you to apply....

Principal Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 29 days ago

Are you looking for a new opportunity at a global manufacturing company? If so, as a Principal Engineer you will contribute to the expansion of the Infineon Team!!! Job Description In your new...

Senior Engineering Manager, Commerce Platform

  • Austin, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 29 days ago

Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are hiring in Zones 2 and 3. Please refer to our Compensation section below to see what neighborhoods fall under each Zone. Role Description...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Austin, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
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 Austin, TX
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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