Chief Engineer Jobs in Texas

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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Sr Engineer Process

  • Irving, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 45+ days ago

At least ten years of experience in process design engineering, employee training and practical field experience, in commissioning and plant auditing within the cement production industry....

Technical Director-Temp

  • Dallas, TX
  • moments ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • moments ago

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM: TelevisaUnivision Dallas is looking for a Technical Director to join our team! Univision Dallas is looking for a creative Technical Director who will be tasked with the...

AVP, Marketing Automation Principal Engineer

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Marketing Automation Lead This role will be responsible for project managing and developing Email campaigns and programs on Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Successful candidate will execute campaigns,...

Civil/Structural Lead Engineer or Department Manager

  • Beaumont, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Beaumont, TX
  • 21 hours ago

Civil/Structural Lead Engineer or Department Manager Job Category: Engineering Requisition Number: SENIO001603 ing Details ed: April 17, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Beaumont, TX...

Principal Engineer - Digital Product Catalog

  • Irving, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 21 hours ago

.** In the role of the Principal Engineer-Software Development, you will be leading the development project team members and providing technical leadership across multiple customer-facing digital channels...

VP / Director - DevOps Principal Engineer

  • Irving, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 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...

Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance **Qualifications We Prefer:** + Current DoD clearance + Experience with Manufacturing Engineering is strongly...

Information Security Principal Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Be the spark that brightens days and ignite your career with TTEC’s award-winning employment experience. As a Security Principal Engineer, you’ll be a part of bringing humanity to business....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

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

Principal Engineer - Analytics, Reporting & BI Cybersecurity

  • Westlake, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Westlake, TX
  • 2 days ago

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer. This is a hybrid position. There is no Visa sponsorship or Visa transfers. The role is seated in the cities where the req is posted. Job Summary We are...

Sr. Principal Engineer

  • Plano, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 2 days ago

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is...

Requirements: Requires a Masters or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Physics or directly related degree field...

Key/Primary Responsibilities Technical leadership in our cloud software development....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

** + BS in Mechanical Engineering AND 10 years of experience working in chemical industries required. + 10 years of plant experience as a mechanical engineer. + Strong experience in a similar role working...

Engineering Supervisor

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

As a Hyatt Regency Baytown colleague, you will enjoy the following benefits: Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with only 30-day...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Texas 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 Texas
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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