Chief Engineer Jobs in Houston, 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 Mechanical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago

engineering 10-15 Years of relevant project experience Additional details: This is a full-time position located near North Houston, and will require occasional travel up to 10-15% of the time Competitive...

Experience in technical leadership of simulation software development teams. Strong C++ programming skills. Experience developing software in a Linux environment. Experience coding with Python....

ICSR Lead Engineer (Cyber Security Engineer)

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Responsibilities Involve & support all phases in the ICS Cybersecurity (Work Practices) including implementation, deployment and stewardship Operations & Maintenance - Support...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering and design on projects and serve as the engineer of record; Provide QAQC services in alignment with firm Quality Process Manual; Coordinate with Project...

Principal Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

DESCRIPTION The ROSEN Group is a globally leading provider of cutting-edge solutions in all areas of the integrity process chain. Since its origins as a one-man business in 1981, ROSEN has rapidly...

ICSR Lead Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

About the Client: HRP's client, one of India's top 10 IT companies by market capitalization (Forbes 2024), provides innovative IT services across various industries. The company fosters...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

Review third-party vendor drawings to ensure compatibility with intended mechanical design....

Event Management Lead Engineer II

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 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, New Product Development (Electrical)

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

Achieve project requirements including technical architecture, quality, human-centered design criteria, design-for-manufacturability, timelines, cost, and other objectives....

Electrical Design Lead Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

Electrical Design Lead Engineer Location: Houston, TX (Onsite role) Domain: OIL GAS, REFINARY Familiar with IEEE, NEMA, ASME, CE and others related standards. Hazardous Area Classifications, ATEX,...

Pressure Safety Valves Senior Engineer

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Have a minimum of 10 years experience in pressure safety valves design engineering in pressure safety valves. Possess strong knowledge of mechanical design concepts....

IT Disaster Recovery Lead Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, 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...

Principal Engineer - Identity Remote, US

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S. Optiv is seeking a Principal Identity and Access Management (IAM)/Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)...

Remote Work

Principal Engineer - Elastic Remote, US

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S. The primary focus for this Principal Engineer role is to act as a Subject Matter Expert for the ELK Stack and...

Remote Work

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Central Engineering

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 4 to 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering....

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Houston, 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 Houston, 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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