Chief Engineer Jobs in Missouri

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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Principal Engineer

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

Id : 100283, Title : Principal Engineer, Category : Engineering, RequisitionType : Open Promotional, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...018, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-03-27T21:11:46 00:00,...

Avionics FPGA Design and Verification Chief Principal Engineer

  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 1 day ago

Boeing is currently looking for an Avionics FPGA Design and Verification Chief Engineer at the Principal level to join our team in Hazelwood MO, Plano TX, or Mesa, AZ....

Lead Engineer 1 Engineering Tools

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago

Summary** This description outlines the responsibilities and tasks of the IMA Tools software lead. The software lead's basic function is to provide guidance and support for software engineering...

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Senior Engineering Manager - Salesforce

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 2 days ago

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 world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than...

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Senior Process Engineer

  • Saint Clair, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Clair, MO
  • 4 days ago

Demonstrated work experience in project management including conceptual development, estimating and project execution Strong technical background in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated...

Senior Engineer- New Product Development

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago

Solidworks for modeling/design....

Technical Director

  • Joplin, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 4 days ago

The Technical Director supervises and manages a staff of news production assistants. #LI-Onsite Creates schedules and manages crews time and assignments Provides training of news production staff...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago

Skills and Requirements - 10+ years' experience designing Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems - Must have engineering consulting experience - Makes major mechanical design recommendations...

Principal Engineer - Infrastructure

  • MO
  • 6 days ago
  • MO
  • 6 days ago

About the RoleIn this role, you will design highly scalable and high performing technology solutions in an Agile work environment by developing creative, innovative and sustainable solutions using...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 8 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: MS Mechanical Engineering, MS in Engineering Management, or MBA Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions....

Principal Engineer I

  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 10 days ago

TITLE: Principal Engineer I LOCATION: Maryland Heights, MO JOB SUMMARY: Implement ETL (Extract- Transform- Load) scripts against high volume databases in Oracle 10 using Talend and Attunity tools...

Chief Engineer

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 days ago

Chief Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Government Vehicle Health Management system (GVHMS) has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Engineer (Navy) join our team in Hazelwood, MO....

Chief Engineer

  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 12 days ago

Chief Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Government Vehicle Health Management system (GVHMS) has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Engineer ( Navy) join our team in Hazelwood, MO....

Engineering Supervisor

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 16 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 16 days ago

The Hotel Maintenance Engineer will be responsible primarily for the supervision and execution of general maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance in/on: Guest rooms Meeting space Front...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 16 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 16 days ago

A local Engineering Firm is looking to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer to their team in the area. Please see below for more details! Responsibilities: Must manage projects for multiple clients...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Missouri 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 Missouri
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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