Chief Engineer Jobs in Augusta, ME

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 Engineering Manager - Salesforce

  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago

at Ford Motor Company in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description 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...

Lead Engineer - Protection & Control

  • Augusta, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 6 days ago

Lead Engineer - Protection & Control at Avangrid Lead Engineer - Protection & Control at Avangrid in Augusta, Maine Posted in Other 16 days ago. $122,000.00 - $153,374.00 per year Job Description:...

Principal Engineer - Transmission Planning

  • Augusta, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 7 days ago

Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills SME for team Liaison/ direct contractors on company...

Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

  • Augusta, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 7 days ago

Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills Ability to collaborate across departments Liaison/ direct...

Lead Engineer - T&S Asset Management

  • Augusta, ME
  • 19 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 19 days ago

Provides technical leadership of internal or external contractor teams working across multiple operating companies and geographic locations....

Principal Engineer - Interconnections

  • Augusta, ME
  • 27 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 27 days ago

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Interconnections Location: Augusta, Maine or Portland, Maine Reports to: Manager, Interconnections T&D Work Type: Office The base salary for this position is...

at Oracle in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Description Fusion Data Intelligence Platform Analytics Tech Lead & Architect (IC5) Location, US Nationwide, Remote/Travel The Tech...

Head of Engineering, Cloud Security Platform

  • Augusta, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 30+ days ago

at Confluent in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world....

Lead Engineer - Substation

  • Augusta, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 45+ days ago

Job Title: Lead Engineer Substation - Testing and Commissioning Locations: Augusta, Maine or Portland, Maine Work Type: In Office Reports to: Supervisor Substation - Testing & Commission ***The...

Principal Engineer - Distribution Planning

  • Augusta, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 45+ days ago

TITLE : Principal Engineer - Distribution Planning LOCATION : Maine, Augusta SALARY RANGE : The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $111544...

Principal Engineer - Lines

  • Augusta, ME
  • 60+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 60+ days ago

Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business. Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills. SME for team....

Lead Engineer - Sys Protect & Cntr NECEC

  • Augusta, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 90+ days ago

, engineering design, construction and closeout....

Lead Engineer - Non Wire Alternatives

  • Augusta, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 90+ days ago

Job Title: Lead Engineer - Non-Wires Alternatives Reports to: Manager of Non-Wires Alternatives Office Location: Portland, Maine, Augusta, ME, Orange, CT or Boston, MA The base salary range for...

Demographic Data for Augusta, ME

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Augusta, ME

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 Augusta, ME 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 Augusta, ME
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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