Chief Engineer Jobs in Plano, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Technical Director- Risk Control - Commerical Auto

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $197000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors...

SVP, Sr. Developer/Principal Engineer C14 (Hybrid)

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 6 hours ago

Life at Citi At Citi were not just building technology, were building the future of banking. With thousands of employees located around the globe, were an international company encompassing a...

Senior Principal Engineer - Developer Platform

  • Plano, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 20 hours 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...

AWS Principal Engineer with CDN Strategy @ Dallas, TX/ Miramar, FL

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

AWS Principal Engineer with CDN Strategy Location: Dallas, TX/ Miramar, FL Duration: 6 Months C2H Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a...

Azure Lead Cloud Principal Engineer

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

10+ years of information security applications and systems experience 6+ years of information technology applications and systems experience 6+ years of experience working with SDLC, devsecops,...

Principal Engineer- Java Business Process Model(JBPM)

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The Role We Want You For In the Senior Mechanical Engineer at Clayco Design & Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and managing mechanical design projects, providing technical expertise,...

Lead Engineer - IBM MQ

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Lead Engineer IBM MQ Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years of hands-on experience administering...

Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Mission Assurance - 14119

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

Principal Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

  • Plano, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, 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...

Principal Engineer - QA Test Automation

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 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...

Sr Technical Director

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago

The role is responsible for technical leadership, management and staffing as it pertains to the production process from point of opportunity to point of completion....

Event Management Lead Engineer II

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, 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...

DevOps Principal Engineer

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Consumer Lending Organization is seeking a Principal Engineer for DevOps who will lead the delivery organization toward these objectives. The leader will pursue a cloud-first strategy, seeking...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 6 days ago

The opportunity Lead mechanical engineering designs and providing multi-disciplinary design leadership on projects....

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Plano, TX

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Plano, 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 Plano, 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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