Chief Engineer Jobs in Fort Worth, 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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Material & Processes Engineer Sr

  • Grand Prairie, TX (19 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (19 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Description: You will be the Materials and Process Engineer for our Engineering Department. Our team is responsible for developing and optimizing materials for use in structures, systems, and...

Remote Work

Lead Engineer - Customer Analytics

  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 4 days ago

About this role: At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and...

Warehouse Senior Industrial Engineer

  • Roanoke, TX (20 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Roanoke, TX (20 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve...

Infrastructure Security Principal Engineer

  • Westlake, TX (20 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Westlake, TX (20 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 9 days ago

leadership and proven expert guidance on security strategies and initiatives....

GCP Lead Engineer

  • Grapevine, TX (20 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX (20 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 12 days ago

GCP Lead Engineer GameStop, Inc. Grapevine, TX To engineer solution data and platform solutions to support GME's data and analytics capabilities. This position does not require any national or...

Remote Work

Principal Engineer - Network Security / Zero Trust Security

  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Job Description At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and...

Principal Engineer - Source-to-Pay

  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members. What we're looking for.. You'll need to have: Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience....

Principal Engineer-Full Stack Software Development

  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 15 days ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power...

RF Design Engineer Senior Staff - level 5

  • Wht Settlemt, TX (12 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Wht Settlemt, TX (12 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Your responsibilities will include: Providing technical leadership for various System Integration lab projects....

Principal Engineer-Full Stack

  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 17 days ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power...

Full Stack Principal Engineer

  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 21 days ago

We are looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Principal Engineer with expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing high-volume and high-performance applications. This role requires deep...

Principal Operations Lead Engineer - level 6

  • Wht Settlemt, TX (12 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Wht Settlemt, TX (12 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 23 days ago

You will be the Principal Operations Lead Engineer role for the Simulation and System Lab (SSL), Lab Operations organization. You will lead the team of Operation Lead Engineers support all Lab...

Principal Engineer - E2E Solution Architecture

  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 23 days ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely even if theyre daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and...

GNC Modeling & Simulation Senior Engineer - Grand Prairie, TX

  • Grand Prairie, TX (19 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (19 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Description:Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture...

Principal Engineer - VP (Hybrid)

  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 24 days ago

, leadership and other professional skills....

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, 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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