Chief Engineer Jobs in Ontario

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 - Kincardine

  • Kincardine, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Kincardine, ON
  • 4 days ago

Engineering 8+ years of related working experience in a design consulting environment is considered an asset Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario Must be able to obtain a federal security...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Site

  • Oshawa, ON
  • 6 days ago
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 6 days ago

Your role within the team: The qualified individual will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Represent Mechanical Design Engineering in the field during fabrication and construction...

Principal Engineer, TD Securities

  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 days ago

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hours: 0 Line of Business: Technology Solutions Pay Details: $115,000 - $140,000 CADThis role is temporarily eligible for a pay premium above the posted...

Buildings and Systems Engineering- Supervisor

  • Caledon, ON
  • 11 days ago
  • Caledon, ON
  • 11 days ago

Primary Job Posting Location: Caledon, Ontario Canada Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next...

Engineering Supervisor/Team Lead

  • Pickering, ON
  • 11 days ago
  • Pickering, ON
  • 11 days ago

Your work will include: Provide technical leadership and execute detailed design engineering change packages for the boiler replacement project at Pickering nuclear generating station....

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Deputy Team Manager

  • Markham, ON
  • 12 days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 12 days ago

Assists mechanical engineering team manager with mentoring junior and intermediate engineering staff....

Team Lead/Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • North York, ON
  • 17 days ago
  • North York, ON
  • 17 days ago

The ideal candidate Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with PEO....

Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations (Plant) Peterborough (Canada)

  • Peterborough, ON
  • 18 days ago
  • Peterborough, ON
  • 18 days ago

Location(s): Canada City/Cities: Peterborough Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: Yes Job Posting End Date: May 31, 2025 Shift: Job Description Summary: The Plant Senior Director is...

Principal Engineer - Water

  • Toronto, ON
  • 19 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 19 days ago

The candidate will be responsible for business development, technical leadership and project management....

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer I

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 19 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 19 days ago

Minimum 1 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience....

Lead Engineer

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 20 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 20 days ago

The Lead Engineer is a senior engineering at a management level responsible for accomplishing results through the management of an engineering team to establish and implement new or revised...

Senior Process Engineer - Water/Wastewater

  • Toronto, ON
  • 20 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 20 days ago

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 21 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 21 days ago

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Mechanical Design of industrial machines, automation equipment and automated-tooling design, and/or in Equipment Engineering with knowledge/experience in pumps,...

End-User Computing Lead Engineer

  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Requisition ID: 220919 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Global Wealth Management Engineering team is currently looking for...

Principal Engineer

  • Peterborough, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Peterborough, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Experience working within computer aided design and analysis tools....

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Ontario

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 Ontario 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 Ontario
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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