Chief Engineer Jobs in Plano, TX

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

  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Facilitate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) by collaborating with internal and external tooling and process development teams....

Procurement Engineer Senior

  • Grand Prairie, TX (24 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (24 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or similar field, or equivalent experience/combined education Green Belt or Black Belt certified Experience with...

Lead Engineer Core Java OR Python or .NET development

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Lead Engineer Core Java OR Python or.NET development Position: Lead Engineer Core Java OR Python or.NET development Location: Irving, TX Duration: 6 to 12 month contract to hire role. Interview...

Senior Salesforce DevOps Lead Engineer

  • Addison, TX (9 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Addison, TX (9 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

HTC Global Services wants you. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global you'll collaborate with experts. You'll join successful teams contributing to our clients'...

Senior Mechanical Engineer NEW

  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Familiar with thermal and structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) best practices. (Ansys) Working knowledge of Agile development methods for hardware....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Lead mechanical engineering designs while providing multi-disciplinary design leadership during projects....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering....

Principal Engineer - Search Platform

  • Plano, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 3 days ago

Job Requisition ID # 25WD86539 Principal Engineer Search Platform Product Data Location: Various United States, Canada Overview Welcome to Autodesk! The worlds innovators, designers, engineers,...

Senior Principal Engineer, Automation

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago

design principles....

R&D Product Development Senior Engineer - Snacks

  • Plano, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 6 days ago

., Ph.D or B.Sc. degree in Chemical, Food Processing or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in R&D Food Industry. Bachelors 3+ years experience in R&D Food Industry needed....

Senior Lead Engineer, Test Development

  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 7 days ago

As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale...

Senior Industrial Engineer, Automation & Innovation

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 8 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...

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Federal Sector)

  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Mechanical Engineer Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering....

Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R3260)

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 8 days ago

About Shield AI Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Familiar with thermal and structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) best practices. (Ansys) Working knowledge of Agile development methods for hardware....

Demographic Data for Plano, TX

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Plano, TX

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Plano, TX 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 Plano, TX
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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