Chief Engineer Jobs in South Carolina

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 - Master Data

  • Mauldin, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Mauldin, SC
  • 2 days ago

Introduction Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion,...

Senior Engineer, Industrial

  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • 3 days ago

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work...

Principal Engineer

  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago

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

Lead Engineer - Customer Project Engineering

  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago

Job Description Summary The Project Engineer will lead the engineering execution of services PowerUp products and wind farm projects as the primary liaison and single point of contact between...

Senior Engineer, Bd Excellence

  • Sumter, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Sumter, SC
  • 6 days ago

Summary This position represents a fantastic opportunity for a talented, highly motivated, and positive individual to become a proactive member of BD's global Operational Excellence (OPEX)...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Hopkins, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Hopkins, SC
  • 7 days ago

Your Day-to-Day: Responsible for advanced mechanical design activities using established Westinghouse design methodologies for the development of new nuclear fuel products and enhancements of existing...

Ports and Marine Senior Lead Engineer/Project Manager

  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 days ago

This Opportunity WSP is initiating a search for a Ports and Marine Senior Lead Engineer/Project Manager with the potential to work out of any of our Maritime offices within the Carolina's or...

Senior Engineer- Product Design

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 8 days ago

This includes performing time studies, performing line balancing, and standardizing work; Handle product changes, which are relevant to the assembly line and document the product and process changes...

Principal Engineer - Fuel Performance - Remote Position

  • Hopkins, SC
  • 10 days ago
  • Hopkins, SC
  • 10 days ago

Minimum 8 years of engineering experience General knowledge of nuclear reactor physics and theory preferred General knowledge of radiochemistry and balance of plant preferred Fuel Performance or Fuel Design...

Remote Work

Director of IT Engineering and Chief Information Security

  • Pendleton, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • Pendleton, SC
  • 11 days ago

Director of IT Engineering and Chief Information Security : System, Project, and Process Leadership - Responsible for the design, delivery, adoption and availability of the colleges server,...

Systems Principal Engineer - Requirements Management & V-Model

  • Greenville, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 12 days ago

Operate within the Engineering organization, in alignment with the office of the Chief Engineer....

Engineering Supervisor (Substation)

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 12 days ago

Provide Leadershipand Managementwith engineeringand technical support to substation professionals comprisedof substation physical engineers, designers,and draftersfor the purpose of delivering...

Engineering Supervisor (Substation)

  • SC
  • 12 days ago
  • SC
  • 12 days ago

Provide Leadershipand Managementwith engineeringand technical support to substation professionals comprisedof substation physical engineers, designers,and draftersfor the purpose of delivering...

Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead

  • Easley, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Easley, SC
  • 12 days ago

Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead Requisition ID: 42413 Job Location(s): Easley, SC, US Job Description Danfoss Power Solutions in Easley, SC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader to...

Lead Engineer Mechanical - IC & Facial (KC US Tissue Sites)

  • Beech Island, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Beech Island, SC
  • 12 days ago

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Required: Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology degree...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in South Carolina

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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina
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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