Chief Engineer Jobs in Appleton, WI

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 M&S Systems Performance

  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 9 days ago

engineering or equivalent 5+ years of experience in systems simulation Proficiency in time-domain simulation software such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar tools for pure simulation or real time operating...

Sr. Engineer Modeling & Simulation FEA

  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 9 days ago

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in finite element analysis (FEA) to support initial concepts, prototype design, and manufacturing....

Sr. Engineer Modeling & Simulation FEA

  • Menasha, WI (6 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Menasha, WI (6 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 10 days ago

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in finite element analysis (FEA) to support initial concepts, prototype design, and manufacturing....

Sr. Engineer M&S Systems Performance

  • Menasha, WI (6 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Menasha, WI (6 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 10 days ago

engineering or equivalent 5+ years of experience in systems simulation Proficiency in time-domain simulation software such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar tools for pure simulation or real time operating...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 11 days ago

Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the worlds most transformative...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Winneconne, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Winneconne, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 14 days ago

Essential Skills Sheet metal design SolidWorks Mechanical engineering Fabrication Switchgear Low voltage Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work...

Chief Engineer - Software

  • Appleton, WI
  • 19 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 19 days ago

Provides advanced technical leadership in high level specialty research and development in accordance with engineering standards and project scope....

R&D Battery & Energy Storage Lead Engineer

  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 22 days ago

Faith Technologies, a division of Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), is an energy expert and national leader in electrical planning, engineering, design and installation. As a comprehensive...

Functional Safety Principal Engineer

  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 23 days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 23 days ago

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000...

R&D Battery & Energy Storage Lead Engineer

  • Menasha, WI (6 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Menasha, WI (6 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 25 days ago

Faith Technologies, a division of Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), is an energy expert and national leader in electrical planning, engineering, design and installation. As a comprehensive...

Chief Engineer-Test

  • Brillion, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Brillion, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 26 days ago

., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering) Minimum of 10 years of experience in testing and validation, with a significant portion in a leadership role Proven track record of leading and managing...

Sr. Engineer

  • Brillion, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Brillion, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 26 days ago

These groups would include Design, Tooling, Internal/External Engineering, Sourcing, Testing, Analysis, Manufacturing Engineering, Tech Pubs, Industrial Design, Marketing/Sales, Service Group, and Operations...

Chief Engineer-Advanced Development

  • Brillion, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brillion, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

As the AD Chief Engineer, you'll set the technical vision for projects and lead your team to bring that vision to life....

Lead Engineer Paper Converting Systems

  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Lead and support the mechanical design effort on paper converting and packaging systems projects. Execute capital projects within scopes, costs, and schedules....

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Appleton, WI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 60+ days ago

Participate in project meetings and be responsible for assigned action items and project deliverables Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical...

Demographic Data for Appleton, WI

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Appleton, WI

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Appleton, WI 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 Appleton, WI
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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