Chief Engineer Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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 Mechanical Engineer

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

Engineering You possess Professional Engineer (PE) license You have a minimum of 8 years of design experience You have a minimum of 2 years of project management experience (preferred) You have knowledge...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

Engineering, M.S....

Technical Director, Product Assessor Medical Devices - 744000046991897-5844

  • Lincolnshire, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

at SGS US in Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States Job Description Company Description SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services....

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Communicate with and provide manufacturing expertise to; Suppliers, Customers, Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, and Sales....

Data Pipeline Lead Engineer II

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 17 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...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Grayslake, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grayslake, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Analysis may include fishbone, 5 why, DMAIC, RCA, work measurement (time study) and statistical analysis....

Technical Director (Remote, US)

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Technical Director (Remote, US) Permanent This is a remote permanent position for those based in the US. About Nearform Nearform is an independent team of engineers, designers, data experts and...

Remote Work

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days 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)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 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...

Principal Engineer

  • Libertyville, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days 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)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 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,...

Technical Director - North

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 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)
  • 8 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 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)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (20 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 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)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (20 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago

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

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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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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