Chief Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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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DevOps Principal Engineer

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 20 hours ago

Consumer Lending Organization is seeking a Principal Engineer for DevOps who will lead the delivery organization toward these objectives. The leader will pursue a cloud-first strategy, seeking...

Principal Engineer

  • Audubon, PA (17 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Audubon, PA (17 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Flexible Work Arrangement - Hybrid**** **The generation department at PJM is at the forefront of innovation in the power generation industry. Our mission is to maintain grid reliability through...

VP / Director - DevOps Principal Engineer

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

OneMain Financial is seeking a Vice President, Director serving as the Principal Engineer for DevOps. As OneMain expands its market verticals, a multi-product strategy is evolving to penetrate...

Senior (Senior PM) or Principal Engineer - Remediation

  • Blue Bell, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Blue Bell, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.We invest in...

Principal Engineer

  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago

What you can expect from Optiv A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups. Work/life balance Professional training resources...

Remote Work

Lead Engineer 1 Engineering Tools

  • Feasterville Trevose, PA (17 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Feasterville Trevose, PA (17 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 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...

Remote Work

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Commercial)

  • Voorhees, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Primary trade responsibility will be as per the direction of the Chief Engineer / Director....

Senior Mechanical Engineer in Voorhees,NJ,US

  • Voorhees, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Primary trade responsibility will be as per the direction of the Chief Engineer / Director....

Associate Technical Director - Clinical Trials

  • Worcester, PA (19 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Worcester, PA (19 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Company Description The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited University. PA Professional Engineering license is a must....

Senior Process Engineer - Additive Cleanliness

  • West Chester, PA (23 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (23 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description Summary Process engineer will be responsible for defining a wholistic cleanliness strategy for additive hardware and collaborating with stakeholders to coordinate implementation of...

Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater at CHA Consulting, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware, United States Job Description Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater Location US-PA-Bethlehem |...

Project Lead Engineer

  • Thorofare, NJ (7 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Thorofare, NJ (7 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 days ago

NDI Engineering Company is seeking a Project Lead Engineer to join our team and support design projects in our Thorofare, NJ, office. The ideal candidate will have experience in design of Naval...

Senior Engineer

  • Fort Washington, PA (12 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Washington, PA (12 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Kenvue is currently recruiting for: Senior Engineer This position reports into Sr. Manager, Engineering & Automation and is based at Fort Washington, PA. Who we are At Kenvue, we realize the...

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Automated Machinery Design)

  • Moorestown, NJ (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Moorestown, NJ (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 days ago

BSME Degree preferred Minimum Eight (8) years of experience designing servo-controlled automated machinery (e.g. packaging machinery, material-handling machinery) Proficient in Solidworks Working knowledge...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA
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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