Chief Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Piping Engineering Supervisor

  • Peshtigo, WI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Peshtigo, WI
  • 60+ days ago

This Piping Engineering Supervisor will be managing a remote group of piping designers and checkers hired by Insight Global. This supervisor will be responsible for scoping out work, creating and...

Senior Engineer Engine Peripherals

  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 22 hours ago

Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 5+ years of relevant experience with engine components and engine systems, including design, development and application...

Principal Engineer - Fuel Systems

  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 22 hours ago

Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 8+ years of relevant experience with engine components and engine systems, including design, development and application...

Lead Engineer 1 Engineering Tools

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 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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Senior Engineering Manager - Salesforce

  • Madison, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 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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Senior Engineer - FEA

  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 4 days ago

Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 5+ years of experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Abaqus, Ansys, or similar commercial software...

Senior Engineer - CFD

  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 4 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: MS in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in fluid dynamics and heat transfer, multiphase flows, IC engines and e-Machines. 5+ years of work experience in the following areas...

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

  • Sheboygan, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Sheboygan, WI
  • 5 days ago

Requirements Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field 5+ years of experience Working proficiency of GD&T and SPC Basic knowledge of metrology Basic knowledge of CAD/CAM software (AutoCAD, Solidworks...

Project Lead Engineer

  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 6 days ago

Dematic's Global Project Engineering team has a need for a Project Lead Engineer that will manage and oversee all engineering deliverables necessary to execute the project from kick-off through...

Lead Engineer-Cloud Dev Ops Engineering

  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position transforms our data systems andarchitecture to support greater variety, volume, and velocity of dataand data sources. Extracts data from a variety of sources and...

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Civil Engineering Project Leader

  • Sauk City, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Sauk City, WI
  • 6 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: DIRECT HIRE Are you a professional engineer withexperience building strong, long-term relationships with clients? Wouldyou like to work for a company who is committed to the...

Sr. Engineer M&S Systems Performance

  • Neenah, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Neenah, WI
  • 8 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...

Product Development Engineering Supervisor

  • Westboro, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Westboro, WI
  • 8 days ago

** + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field. + Minimum 7 years of experience with drafting, design principles, and product development. + Proven leadership skills, including...

Sr. Engineer Modeling & Simulation FEA

  • Neenah, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Neenah, WI
  • 8 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....

Critical Environment Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 9 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 9 days ago

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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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