Chief Engineer

Job overview

The Chief Engineer is an onsite role based in Pawcatuck, CT, with an annual salary range of $182,905 to $217,148. This position serves as the Technical Authority for Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, a division of Dover Precision Components, ensuring the integrity and performance of Active Magnetic Bearing products. The role exists to set the strategic technical direction for product applications and lead the development of innovative solutions. The Chief Engineer provides authoritative decision-making, mentors the engineering team, and represents the company's interests in global industrial and standards organizations.

What you'll do

• Act as final technical authority for product designs, define and enforce engineering standards, lead critical design reviews, perform advanced engineering analysis (rotor dynamics, FEA, CFD), and mentor engineering staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

pawcatuck ct

chief engineer

magnetic bearings

rotor dynamics

fea

cfd

engineering leadership

dover precision components

$182k-$217k/yr

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) savings plan, medical, dental, vision insurance, wellness programs, HSA, FSA, short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, supplemental insurance, adoption/surrogacy/fertility assistance, commuter benefits, paid time off, and employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires 15+ years of experience in rotating equipment design and 10+ years in senior/principal roles; PhD preferred.

About the employer

Dover Precision Components is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. Sector: 33.