Chief Engineer Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Essential Skills Mechanical design experience utilizing AutoCAD for building projects....

Product Manager, Generative AI Applications (Lead Engineer II)

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 14 hours 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...

Principal Engineer

  • Libertyville, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Libertyville, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Assist the Chief Engineer at Technical Advisory Committee meetings. All other related duties as assigned....

Senior Engineering Manager - Master Data

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Introduction Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion,...

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Senior Engineer, Solutions Engineering (Remote) - 362727_IL

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 days ago

studies Research root cause of issues - recommend improvements in existing processes and implement action plans Facility visits/support Represent your solutions to senior management and clients What...

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Senior Industrial Engineer, Automation & Innovation - 362735_IL

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 days ago

at GXO Logistics Supply Chain, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can...

Technical Director - North

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Openings as of 3/7/2025 Technical Director - North JobID: 10020 Position Type: Activities/Activity/Club Sponsor Date Posted: 3/4/2025 Location: Glenbard North Date Available: 25-26 Position...

Technical Director Assistant - North

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Openings as of 3/7/2025 Technical Director Assistant - North JobID: 10021 Position Type: Activities/Activity/Club Sponsor Date Posted: 3/4/2025 Location: Glenbard North Date Available: 25-26...

Product Design Engineering Supervisor

  • Lisle, IL (20 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (20 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Engineering or similar engineering related field Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and concepts 5+ years' experience in mechanical product...

Technical Training Specialist - Chief Engineer

  • Lisle, IL (20 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (20 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Position Overview International is seeking a highly skilled Technical Training Specialist - Chief Engineer to join our dynamic Product Development team....

Principal Engineer, Safety - Chemical, Nuclear or

  • Burr Ridge, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago

at Westinghouse Electric Company in Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States Job Description Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean...

Engineering Project Leader

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, as the Engineering Project Leader you will oversee engineering projects, with varying levels of complexity, from conception to completion. You'll manage...

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Technical Director, Environmental Engineer - PFAS Remediation SME (Director Level)

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (7 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (7 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 days ago

ERM is seeking a Technical Director to join our Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) technical team. In this role, you will provide technical strategy and project assistance on Per- and...

Senior Engineering Manager - North America

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field....

Senior Mechanical Engineer Analyst - Power Uprates

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants. Proficiency with MS Office applications....

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
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 Des Plaines, IL
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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