Chief Engineer Jobs in Fort Belvoir, VA

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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GSM-O II Chief Engineer

  • Riverdale, MD (21 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Riverdale, MD (21 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Description The Defense Group at Leidos has an exciting opportunity as the DECO Division Chief Engineer supporting our GSMO II IDIQ Contract supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency....

Lead Engineer - Chevy Chase, MD

  • Forest Heights, MD (10 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Forest Heights, MD (10 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 6 hours ago

Description Company Overview: Service Logic is the nation's largest independent HVAC service company with over $1.4 billion in annual sales and 4,100 employees. The strategy of Service Logic is to...

Engineer Mechanical/Principal Engineer Mechanical

  • Chantilly, VA (19 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA (19 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 9 hours ago

STC tasks include system design, engineering development, system integration, hands-on build and test, field operations and maintenance, training, and production....

Senior Engineering Manager Build Tools and Continuous Integration

  • Chevy Chase, MD (19 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD (19 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 1 day ago

GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manage r with a passion for Build Tools and Continuous Integration. You will build and manage a team of engineers with a deep focus on building...

Principal Engineer, Aero-Performance (R3267)

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience with Matlab or Python for data analysis Familiarity with translating aerodynamic analyses into workable design solutions for flight vehicles Familiarity with lofting/surfacing tools in Solidworks...

Senior Engineering Manager

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Facility General Manager will assume ownership for contracted services at a building and will lead operational and administrative activities while maintaining effective cost control measures. This...

Circularity & EPR Advocacy Principal Engineer

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 1 day 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 worlds most admired brands, Toyota is...

Senior Engineering Manager, Delivery

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 2 days ago

About the team The Developer Experience (DevEx) Delivery Team is responsible for the design, development, and operation of the systems and tools that enable Zillow Group engineers to efficiently...

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Senior Engineering Manager - Master Data

  • Hyattsville, MD (19 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (19 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 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 Mechanical Engineer

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Engineer, Aerospace Software Quality Assurance (R3255)

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional software, hardware and mechanical engineering teams. Strong technical writing skills....

Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R3232)

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional software, hardware and mechanical engineering teams....

Electrical Engineer, Senior

  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 3 days ago

Amentum is now hiring for several exciting positions in support of the Prototyping Integration Facility (PIF) of the Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance...

Central Plant Design Senior Engineer

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Bachelors degree in Mechanical engineering from an Accredited Institution 7 - 10 years experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering...

Principal Engineer

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • 4 days ago

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

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Fort Belvoir, VA

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Fort Belvoir, VA 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 Fort Belvoir, VA
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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