Chief Engineer Jobs in Frisco, 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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Biomedical Engineering Supervisor

  • Lewisville, TX (19 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lewisville, TX (19 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Biomedical Engineering Supervisor - Lewisville, TX | Monday - Friday Supervision of BME team to ensure service program efficiency and to satisfy the equipment support needs of the...

Senior Principal Engineer - Developer Platform

  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the worlds most admired brands, Toyota is...

IAM Principal Engineer

  • Westlake, TX (24 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westlake, TX (24 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 1 day ago

In addition, you'll provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence....

Principal Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 4 days ago

At Fannie Mae, the inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing...

Technical Director - Principal Architect - Mortgage & Lending Technology

  • Southlake, TX (23 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Southlake, TX (23 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Your Opportunity At Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the...

Principal Engineer, Software - CRM

  • Frisco, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 6 days ago

Technical Leadership Lead and influence the architecture and design of Salesforce and CRM solutions. Present technical concepts and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders....

RandD Senior Engineer - Thermal Process - 372858

  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 7 days ago

OverviewThis role may be located in Plano, Texas or Valhalla, NY#Locations: Plano, Texas; Valhalla, NYPepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and...

R&D Senior Process Engineer - Thermal Processing - Food and Beverage

  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Overview This role may be located in Plano, Texas or Valhalla, NY #Locations: Plano, Texas; Valhalla, NY PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and...

Lead Engineer I Google Cloud Engineer (GCP)

  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 7 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...

Sr. Principal Engineer

  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is...

Embedded Hardware Principal Engineer

  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago

The staff engineer works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development....

Heterogenous Integration IO Interposer Architect, Principal Engineer

  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago

You will be part of a highly multi-functional team of technical domain experts collaborating closely with a distributed team of Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Process Development, Package...

HBM IO Architecture, Principal Engineer

  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago

You will be part of a highly multi-functional team of technical domain experts collaborating closely with a distributed team of Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Process Development, Package...

Project Lead Engineer

  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Dematic's Global Project Engineering team has a need for a Project Lead Engineer that will manage and oversee all engineering deliverables necessary to execute the project from kick-off through...

GenAI and Agentic AI Technology Architect - Principal Engineer

  • Westlake, TX (24 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Westlake, TX (24 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago

About this role:** Wells Fargo is seeking a highly skilled and innovative GenAI and Agentic AI Technology Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Frisco, TX

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Frisco, TX 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 Frisco, 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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