Chief Engineer Jobs in Texas

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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Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $197000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Description Role Summary: As a Technology and Life Sciences Technical Director for Risk Control, the...

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $197000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Description As a Technical Director for the Property line of business, the successful candidate will join a...

Automation Lead Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 hours ago

ONLY ON W2 NO C2C Please No GC Role: Automation Engineer Duration: Long Term Location: Austin, TX Mandatory skills: Playwright, Rest API, Microservices, Java, CI/CD

Senior Engineering Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Overview Working at Atlassian Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their...

Project Lead Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Project Lead Engineer Houston TX Imp Skills: Turbine Experience, or Generator or Compressor and 10+ years exp needed Any visa fine. Job Description Manage complete technical scope for supply of...

Technical Director-Temp

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM: TelevisaUnivision Dallas is looking for a Technical Director to join our team! Univision Dallas is looking for a creative Technical Director who will be tasked with the...

Senior Production Engineer

  • La Porte, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • La Porte, TX
  • 1 day ago

Our Client in the Chemical Industry is seeking an experienced Senior Production Engineer to provide engineering and line support for the daily production of LaPorte site unit operations. This role...

Principal Engineer, RF System Midland, Texas, United States

  • Midland, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Midland, TX
  • 2 days ago

Principal Engineer, RF System at AST SpaceMobile Midland, Texas, United States AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be...

CT Quality Lab Engineering Supervisor

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Quality Engineering Supervisor to manage the shift teams of technicians for the Cell Manufacturing Fault Analysis Lab. The lab performs routine Computed...

SoC Architect, Memory Subsystem (Principal Engineer)

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy - the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Pasadena, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX
  • 2 days ago

Senior Process Engineer (2115)** + Title:Senior Process Engineer + Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Speciality Resins + Location:Pasadena, TX Group Company: + Mitsubishi Chemical Speciality...

Senior Production Engineer

  • Pasadena, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX
  • 3 days ago

Engineering (other technical degrees will be considered depending upon the experience level of the individual) 3-5 years of experience in an engineering role Excellent verbal and written communication...

Atlassian Lead Engineer with RovoAI

  • Irving, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 3 days ago

Title: Lead Engineer Atlassian Location: Dallas, Baltimore, Deleware, Raleigh hybrid // would entertain remote w/ some travel for the right candidate Term: 6-months likely to convert to FTE....

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Principal Engineer

  • Plano, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 3 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 worlds most admired brands, Toyota is...

PKI Lead Engineer

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary The PKI Lead Engineer will support the Air Force Public Key Infrastructure (AF PKI) Program by evaluating and integrating emerging commercial and government technologies to enhance DoD...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.8%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
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 Texas
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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