Chief Engineer Jobs in Nashville, TN

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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Lead Engineer 1 Engineering Tools

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 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...

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Senior Engineering Manager - Salesforce

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 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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Project Manager/Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 days ago

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple...

Senior Engineering Manager

  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 12 days ago

leadership experience 3+ years of experience managing both full-time and contract teams Proven track record of leading high-performing software engineering teams Strong background in e-commerce, web...

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Career Opportunities: Sr Technical Director (92982)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 days ago

The role is responsible for technical leadership, management and staffing as it pertains to the production process from point of opportunity to point of completion....

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Commercial)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications: P.E. in Mechanical Engineering preferred, not required Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Excellent verbal and written communication skills....

PwC Tech-Technical Lead Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in information technology operations focus...

Senior Mechanical Engineer/PM

  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 days ago

Responsible for providing technical guidance and training/mentoring of our design resources in all areas of work we do associated with mechanical engineering....

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Healthcare

  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 days ago

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Principal Engineer, Yahoo Sports

  • Nashville, TN
  • 24 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 24 days ago

Yahoo Sports is one of the internet's leading destinations for comprehensive sports news and innovative fantasy games. We produce insightful content across multiple platforms and curate quality...

Senior Principal Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 24 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 24 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Innovation: Design and architect sophisticated data pipeline solutions for Yahoo's Consumer Data Platform that effectively handle petabyte-scale user data...

Engineering Supervisor

  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Id : 25050135, Title : Engineering Supervisor, Category : Engineering & Facilities, RequisitionType : Non-Management, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...330, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Sr. Mgr, GenAI Lead Engineer, Application Development

  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary Position Summary As a GenAI Engineer Specialist, you will be the visionary and driving force behind our GenAI strategy, roadmap, and implementation. Your role will encompass all...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Mount Juliet, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mount Juliet, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

of 4-6 years of experience in mechanical design (Staff Mechanical Designer role) Must have experience working on Medium voltage utilities....

Senior Engineering Manager, Design Quality, Design Engineering Quality

  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Manager of Design Engineering Quality, your primary mission will be to influence Design and Test criteria focused on controls, commissioning and installation to ensure and verify high quality predictable...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Nashville, TN

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 Nashville, TN 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 Nashville, TN
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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