Chief Engineer Jobs in California

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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DPI Labs, Inc.

Principal Engineer

Maintains awareness of current technology capabilities to allow effective utilization during development of design engineering processes and programs....

Data Center Validation Technologist- Senior Principal Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • moments ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • moments ago

Your Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Provide oversight and direction for validating Intel Server and networking platforms post-launch....

Principal Engineer Software

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a...

Senior Engineering Manager, Benefits Administration

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago

About Rippling Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses,...

Lead Principal Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 6 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...

Senior Engineer

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Responsible for the development, design, setup and testing of precision tooling for the construction of particle detector systems, using computer aided design and finite element analysis....

Senior Mechanical Engineer - MEP

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Engineering or equivalent experience California PE license Involvement in professional or industry organizations This is an on-site position with no option for remote work....

Head of Engineering

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Head of Engineering Code Red Partners are leading the search for a Head of Engineering to help our client, to build their product from the ground up. This is a 0 to 1 role where you'll be...

Lunar Core Components Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel Lead Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Support manufacturing and test of pressure vessels Produce roadmaps for product design and manufacturing improvements Understand customer needs and look for future design improvements Manage Technical...

Distinguished Engineer (Technical Director) - Roblox Creator Assistant

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Distinguished Engineer (Technical Director) - Roblox Creator Assistant San Mateo, CA, United States Engineering ID: 4933 Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create,...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

Education/Qualifications BSc, MSc in Mechanical Engineering, or relevant engineering discipline 5+ years of engineering experience contributing to the development of complex mechanical products/systems...

Founding Head of Engineering

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Samson Rose is exclusively engaged by a stealth B2B Robotics & AI company to help them find a Head of Engineering to join the founding team. The company is aiming to revolutionize industrial...

Senior Industrial Engineer

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 1 day ago

Location: San Bernardino, CA Salary: $105,000.00 USD Annually - $125,000.00 USD Annually Description: As a Senior Industrial Engineer at, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing operational...

Principal Engineer, DSP

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. Corbion's Algae Ingredients business is based in California and leads...

Principal Engineer, Customer Engineering

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 days ago

About SiTime SiTime Corporation is the precision timing company. Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in California

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chief Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.8%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
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 California
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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