CAE Design Director Salary in California

How much does a CAE Design Director make in California? The average CAE Design Director salary in California is $189,294 as of February 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $164,026 and $217,460. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. View the Cost of Living in California

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Job Description

Directs and oversees CAE technical and team capability to support product, component, or structure design. Provides expertise and technical leadershipfor benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, testing protocols, and optimization utilizing CAE design and analysis techniques and tools. Develops and optimizes CAE methodology, including guidelines and standards, to increase design process efficiency. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $184,173 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $192,776 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $183,148 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $175,245 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $189,454 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $183,741 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $172,030 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $210,720 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $210,236 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Albany, CA Avg. Salary $210,720 Date Updated February 27, 2023

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    Bachelor's Degree

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