Chief Engineer Jobs in Utah

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...

Technical Director (Engineering)

  • Park City, UT
  • 3 hours ago
  • Park City, UT
  • 3 hours ago

TGS Engineering provides expert mechanical design and development of geared aerospace products....

Principal Engineer

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago

leadership to other engineers + Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges + Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively...

Lead Engineer

  • Ogden, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 3 days ago

+ Secret Security clearance + 8+ years minimum experience in Network Engineering + Bachelors degree in information technology or related field + Vendor Professional or higher-level network...

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

Technical Lead Engineer, Front-End Development

  • American Fork, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • American Fork, UT
  • 5 days ago

mdf commerce Inc. is an international team of approximately 650 experts who develop a broad set of SaaS solutions to optimize and accelerate commercial interactions of its B2B and B2G customers....

Remote Work

Cyber SDC- M365 Security Operations Lead Engineer - Senior - Consulting - Location Open

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

Pega Lead Engineer, Applications

  • UT
  • 10 days ago
  • UT
  • 10 days ago

**Job Summary** Molina Healthcare is seeking a Lead Engineer, Applications ( **Pega** ) to elevate our enterprise application landscape. We are looking for a highly experienced, self-motivated...

Engineering Supervisor

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 days ago

for Manufacture (DFM) - Preferred Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions...

Principal Engineer - Compute Platform

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 days ago

leadership and mentorship + Track record of working collaboratively across teams and roles, including but not limited to product management, UX, and other engineering teams and leaders **Ready to build...

Senior Engineering Manager, Platform

  • Lehi, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • Lehi, UT
  • 12 days ago

About Podium At Podium, our mission is to arm every local business with a complete platform and outcome-driven AI employees that convert leads into real, paying customers. Every day, millions of...

Project Lead Engineer

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago

Dematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments for customers that are powering...

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Utilities & HVAC)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 days ago

Required Education Skills and Experience Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related 4-year degree 8-11 years of demonstrated HVAC and utilities experience; mechanical experience...

Principal Engineer - Underground Mine Planning

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 17 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 17 days ago

Principal Engineer - Underground Mine Planning (Kennecott Utah Copper LLC, Herriman, UT): Develop and approve mining development designs, incorporating inputs and constraints from geotechnical...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Utah

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 Utah offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
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 Utah
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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