Chief Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Principal Engineer, Simulation Software (R2554)

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience Understanding of robotics technologies related to autonomous behavior development e.g. task allocation...

Senior Engineering Manager - Salesforce

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Stress Analysis) - Mid Career

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we...

Circularity & EPR Advocacy Principal Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 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...

Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA)....

Technical Director - Operational and Technical Due Diligence

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - NAVY Facilities

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

This position is responsible for conceptual development, code compliance reviews, and ensuring SSP specific requirements are incorporated into the mechanical design portion of conceptual, preliminary...

Senior Engineer, Software Quality Assurance (R3377)

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

The ability to obtain an ACTIVE security clearance Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional software, hardware and mechanical engineering...

Lead Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 18 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 18 days ago

leadership or other personnel management CICD pipelines such as Jenkins Cloud environments such as AWS Data ingestion/transformation What its like to work with us: Talent is our best asset!...

Cloud Security Senior Principal Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 18 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 18 days ago

Description Join our newly-awarded, groundbreaking initiative with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) as a Cloud Security Senior Principal Engineer. You will lead the design and implementation...

Product Manager, Generative AI Applications (Lead Engineer II)

  • Washington, DC
  • 18 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 18 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...

Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R3378)

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional software, hardware and mechanical engineering teams....

PwC Tech-Technical Lead Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in information technology operations focus...

Technical Director - (Mine Waste / Mining)

  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago

This is a leadership role with the UK and Ireland Mine Waste team and the role will comprise a combination of technical leadership, project direction, business development and client liaison....

Technical Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 25 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 25 days ago

Summary This position is with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) in the Office of the Technical Director. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing, staffing,...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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