Chief Engineer Jobs in Idaho

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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Senior Process Engineer

  • Twin Falls, ID
  • 15 hours ago
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • 15 hours ago

Experience in hygienic process design. Dairy manufacturing preferred, or food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry manufacturing considered....

Lead Engineer I, Events Monitoring

  • Boise, ID
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 15 hours ago

at KPMG LLP in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's...

Lead Engineer 1 - Engineering Tools

  • Boise, ID
  • 2 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 2 days ago

at GE Aerospace in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Job Description Summary This description outlines the responsibilities and tasks of the IMA Tools software lead. The software leads...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hydropower

  • Boise, ID
  • 3 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 3 days ago

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters! Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hydropower McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hydropower with 12+ years of...

Principal Engineer, IO Design

  • Boise, ID
  • 5 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 5 days ago

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation...

Signal & Power Integrity Principal Engineer

  • Boise, ID
  • 10 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 10 days ago

at Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in...

Principal Engineer, SSD Firmware

  • Boise, ID
  • 12 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 12 days ago

A history of innovation and technical leadership. Experience successfully mentoring junior engineering staff....

Principal Engineer - Device Integration - TPG

  • Boise, ID
  • 16 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 16 days ago

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation...

Advanced Modeling Sr. Engineer - TPG

  • Boise, ID
  • 17 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 17 days ago

., or PhD Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline. 5-10 years of proven industry experience....

Technical Director - Inspection - Boise ID (Strate

  • Boise, ID
  • 19 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 19 days ago

Technical Director - Inspection - Boise ID (Strate at KLA Corporation in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Company OverviewKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the...

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Mission Critical, Trav

  • Boise, ID
  • 19 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 19 days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Mission Critical, Trav at JE Dunn Construction in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's...

Manufacturing Alignment Engineer/Sr. Engineer/Principal Engineer

  • Boise, ID
  • 21 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 21 days ago

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation...

Sr. Mgr, GenAI Lead Engineer, Application Development

  • Boise, ID
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 30+ days ago

at Deloitte in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Position Summary As a GenAI Engineer Specialist, you will be the visionary and driving force behind our GenAI strategy, roadmap, and...

Lead Engineer Electrical

  • Boise, ID
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 45+ days ago

Discover your exciting role Non-Solicitation: We are not currently accepting third-party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte may be...

Senior Process Engineer - Dietary Supplements

  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 29 days ago
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 29 days ago

"To Enhance the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals." Melaleuca has firmly supported our mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985: Everything we accomplish is...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Idaho

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 Idaho 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 Idaho
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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