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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Lead Engineer (Night) Critical Environments

  • *US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
  • Colorado City, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Colorado City, TX
  • 5 days ago

Assumes the Chief Engineers responsibilities if the Chief Engineer is not on site. Shift : Night shift What is your day to day?...

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Principal Engineer AI

  • Retail Services WIS Corporation
  • Plano, TX
  • moments ago
  • Plano, TX
  • moments ago

Job Posting Principal AI Engineer Position Overview The Principal AI Engineer leads the design and deployment of AI/ML solutions across WIS’s enterprise platform. You will architect scalable ML...

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Senior Engineer II-Test

  • Microchip
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description: Microchip Technology is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer IITest to join our Networking and Connectivity Solutions (NCS) division in Austin, TX....

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Principal Engineer Data

  • Retail Services WIS Corporation
  • Plano, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 8 hours ago

Ability to influence executives and guide senior engineers across multiple teams....

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Principal Engineer (ENG254)

  • ARM PHYSICAL IP INC
  • Austin, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Travis County $90k - $153k Per Year Principal Engineer (ENG254) ARM PHYSICAL IP INC Occupation: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Location: Austin, TX -...

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AI Technical Project Lead/Engineer - SFL Scientific

  • Deloitte
  • Houston, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Position Summary Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers...

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Technical Director

  • MISTRAS Group, Inc.
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Description Reporting to the SVP, Aerospace & Defense, you are an essential member of the In-Lab regional operations leadership team and responsible for the technical groups overall performance as...

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Lead Engineer - Infrastructure Solutions

  • Wells Fargo
  • Irving, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Irving, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Prairie, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Prairie, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 1 day 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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Head of Engineering (US Fintech)

  • R Systems, Inc.
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

engineers by reading, challenging, and reviewing production code credibly Operate with seriousness about reliability in a payment processing environment, uptime and accuracy are not negotiable What...

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Head of Engineering

  • JC CORPORATIONS
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

10+ years engineering experience, 3 5+ years hands-on leadership Deep ACH processing and fintech platform experience Strong Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, REST API, and AWS proficiency Proven 0-to-1...

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Director, Manufacturing Operations Engineering

  • Watlow
  • Weatherford, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Weatherford, 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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Senior Industrial Engineer SAS

  • RTX
  • McKinney, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • McKinney, TX
  • 2 days ago

Bachelors or Masters degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar engineering discipline Experience in the application of industrial engineering tools...

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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.

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Texas 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 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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