Chief Engineer Jobs in Round Rock, 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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Technical Director Systems Architecture - MPU/MCU Products

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description As a Systems Architecture Lead you will be responsible for system/product architecture development for MPU/Microprocessors products. You will work across hardware engineering,...

Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 3 days ago

At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living....

Software Principal Engineer

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Software Principal Engineer The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation application enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and...

Principal Engineer

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Arm is leading the vision to unlock a broad ecosystem of silicon required for AI, Data centers, mobile, compute and IoT. As a member of Solution engineering, you will be joining a team developing...

Program Management (Technical) Soc IP, Principal Engineer-8154

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Program Management (Technical) Soc IP, Principal Engineer-8154 General Information Job Title Program Management (Technical) Soc IP, Principal Engineer-8154 Job ID 8154 City Austin State/Province...

Principal Engineer

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago

About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Engineering or Mechatronics Minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience in a Mechanical Design Role US Person (US Citizen or Green Card) ONLY, ability to work on ITAR projects and qualify for DoD...

Engineer Sr CIP

  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Using and caring for computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other related electronic equipment....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 7 days ago

REQUIREMENTS: Masters degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field of study plus one year of experience as a Mechanical Engineer....

Senior Engineer, New Product Introduction Engineering

  • Round Rock, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 7 days ago

&T) and the impact on product cost and reproducibility Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/A) experience Travel of up to 20%, both domestically and internationally, may be required to effectively...

Technical Director Systems Architecture - MPU Products

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 7 days ago

As a Systems Architecture Lead you will be responsible for system/product architecture development for MPU/Microprocessors products. You will work across hardware engineering, software...

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Federal Sector)

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 8 days ago

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

Principal Engineer Applications

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 8 days ago

We are currently seeking a talented Principal Engineer Applications who wants to join a dynamic and experienced team and take their technical knowledge to the next level in our mission of...

Functional Safety Lead Engineer

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description: Arm's hardware is at the heart of the AI, computing, and connectivity revolution that continues to transform the way people live and businesses operate. As part of our continued...

Geotechnical Principal Engineer

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 9 days ago

What You'll Do Are you ready to lead with expertise and make a lasting impact in geotechnical engineering? At ECS, we're seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer who is passionate...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Round Rock, TX

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Round Rock, 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 Round Rock, 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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