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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Lead Engineer - Infrastructure Solutions

  • Wells Fargo
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 1 day ago

About This Role : The Commercial Corporate & Investment Bank Technology (CCIBT) Infrastructure Solutions organization is seeking a hands-on Lead Engineer to design and deliver practical technology...

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ElectroMechanical Design Engineer Sr Stf: MicroElectronics

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

Job Description: You will be the ElectroMechanical Design Engineer for the Advanced Electronics Packaging team at LockheedMartin Missiles &Fire Control. Our team pioneers 2 D/3 D heterogeneous...

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ElectroMechanical Design Engineer Sr: MicroElectronics

  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • 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 ElectroMechanical Design Engineer for the Advanced Electronics Packaging team at LockheedMartin Missiles &Fire Control. Our team pioneers 2 D/3 D heterogeneous...

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Design Studies Engineer - Technical Director

  • WSP
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 2 days ago

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Design Studies Engineer - Technical Director with an Electrical Studies emphasis for our Boise, Idaho office. Remote candidates will...

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Director, Manufacturing Operations Engineering

  • Watlow
  • Weatherford, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Weatherford, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Bachel or's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in industrial...

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Principal Engineer IDOCS Solution Lead Java & Generative AI

  • Wells Fargo
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 5 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...

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Value Team - Principal Engineer

  • Verizon Communications
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 7 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...

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Airworthiness Engineer Senior

  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 15 days ago

Engineering, or Software Engineering....

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Production Chief Engineer

  • 0090 CORP-Corporate Office
  • Ft Worth, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Ft Worth, TX
  • 18 days ago

Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) and engineering releases processes utilizing Product Lifecycle Management tools Prior experience with Manufacturing Engineering and Tooling concepts....

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Technical Director

  • Education Service Center Region 11 (TX)
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 20 days ago

Position Title: Technical Director Reports to: Principal Department: Production Position Category: 12 month agreement, exempt, full-time Position Summary: In collaboration with administration and...

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Senior Industrial Engineer

  • Zah Group
  • Mansfield, TX (15 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Mansfield, TX (15 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 21 days ago

Tools include, but are not limited to, Time Studies, 6S, Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Capacity Analyses, Performance Management data analyses & Standard Work creation. 2....

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AI Red Team Lead Engineer

  • US Bank
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irving, TX (22 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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Principal Engineer - Python API Development

  • Fidelity Investments
  • Westlake, TX (20 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westlake, TX (20 miles from Fort Worth, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Crossorg technical leadership: you mentor junior and senior engineers, are a backbone of code review across repos, and routinely consider impacts on upstream/downstream systems when proposing changes...

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Senior Engineer: Powder Processing, Pressing, & Sintering

  • MP Mine Operations LLC
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 30+ days ago

The Senior Engineer will specialize in hands-on experimental magnetics research, which is anticipated to include casting, powder processing, pressing, sintering, recycling, and more....

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08 - Lead Engineer, Systems/Applications Design

  • Celestica
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Req ID: 133560 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Texas City: Fort Worth General Overview Functional Area: Engineering Career Stream: Design Engineering Systems Applications SAP Short Name...

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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
49.7%
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 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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