Chief Engineer Jobs in Virginia

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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Overview We are looking for a skilled and experienced Dynamics 365 Principal Engineer to oversee the technical design, development, and implementation of our Dynamics 365 solutions. This role...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Chesapeake)

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 13 hours ago

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years of mechanical engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred....

Principal Engineer, Software (multiple positions)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 21 hours ago

Principal Engineer, Software (multiple positions) 8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220 CarMax, the way your career should be! Summary of Duties: Develop tools...

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Lead Engineer

  • Reston, VA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 22 hours ago

College Board Technology Item Cloud Blue Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in...

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Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 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 preferred...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

design, mechanical engineering budget and schedule management, maintain professional relationships with vendors, customers, and other personnel as required by projects....

PET Formulation Senior Process Engineer

  • Mount Vernon, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Vernon, VA
  • 1 day ago

You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for multiple processing operations and provide technical leadership within the Process Engineering team....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Reston, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 2 days ago

A minimum of five (5) years' experience in mechanical engineering....

Principal Engineer - Systems Architecture

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago

When you join Verizon** You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we...

Support design, engineering, and evaluation of initiatives related to advanced power electronics technologies such as FACTS and HVDC....

Digital Design Engineer - Senior Engineering Specialist

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 2 days ago

, manufacturing, assembly, system integration, and test as well as on-orbit operation at board/unit/sub-system/system level In-depth knowledge of space qualification of electrical components, board-level...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • McLean, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 3 days ago

Job Number: R0218065 Mechanical Engineer, Senior Key Role : Applies engineering physics, engineering mathematics and materials science principles to support the design, analysis, manufacture or maintenance...

Substation Engineering Supervisor - Relay Settings

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

We'd love to have you join our team as an Relay Settings Engineering Supervisor in our Virginia office. We are specifically looking for someone with substation and co-op experience. Company...

Senior Engineering Manager - Salesforce

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 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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Lead Engineer 1 Engineering Tools

  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 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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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Virginia

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 Virginia 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 Virginia
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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