Chief Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

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

  • Metairie, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 3 days ago

Coordinate and participate in the development of mechanical engineering effort-hour estimates for proposed projects....

Principal Engineer

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Engineer in Baton Rouge , Louisiana About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and...

Principal Engineer II

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago

Where You Will Work Our Collaboration Hub in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, Louisiana, serves as an important location for our global support groups, including investor relations, finance,...

Region 4 Technical Director - REMOTE

  • Plaucheville, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Plaucheville, LA
  • 10 days ago

Our client, who is in the concrete industry is seeking a Region 4 Technical Director to lead regional efforts to engage, educate, and support the design and construction communities on the...

Remote Work

Senior Process Engineer

  • Saint Gabriel, LA
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Gabriel, LA
  • 15 days ago

Job description Lead projects in the front end process design for capital projects. Perform process evaluations in response to challenges or opportunities faced by the business; must develop...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 17 days ago

Engineering or related engineering discipline 5+ years engineering experience Solid modeling experience in SolidWorks, Pro-E, Inventor, or similar software Hands-on approach to problem solving Machine...

Water Quality Permitting Technical Director

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 19 days ago

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our...

Data Pipeline Lead Engineer I

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 21 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...

Event Management Admin/Lead Engineer I

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 21 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 Mechanical Engineer

  • Covington, LA
  • 22 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 22 days ago

You will also be responsible for providing guidance and feedback to the mechanical design and drafting team and filling the lead engineer role on various projects....

Senior Engineer, Instrument & Controls

  • Cameron, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cameron, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company's two Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 30+ days ago

engineering within a plant/refinery environment or related field (Required) In-depth knowledge of industry standards and other applicable codes relating to mechanical systems and rotating equipment...

Senior Engineer, Process

  • Cameron, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cameron, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Apply for this Job * Required First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Location (City) * Locate me Resume/CV * Attach Dropbox or enter manually (File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf) Cover Letter...

Senior Process Engineer, Lake Charles Refinery

  • Westlake, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westlake, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future The Senior Process Engineer employs technical information and skills to ensure that assigned units or areas are appropriately optimized, are run...

Facilities Engineering Supervisor (Caesars New Orleans)

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 45+ days ago

JOIN A TEAM THAT GOES ALL-IN ON YOU Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is a destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving to attract the best talent to deliver...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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