Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing a team of Engineers in the completion of engineering projects. Their duties include hiring and training qualified engineering staff, setting project budgets and timelines for completion and helping their staff run tests or troubleshoot issues with prototypes. Command an Engineering Presence!
Responsibilities
An Engineering Manager uses their industry knowledge to oversee a variety of activities. They may coordinate and direct building activities on a construction site or activities related to maintenance, testing, quality assurance, operations and production at a manufacturing site. They work closely with other departments like marketing, sales and customer service to provide them with insights on how to talk about products to consumers. Review project budgets and select staffing and equipment as needed. They may also be responsible for monitoring activities to ensure that their team uses quality methods and materials to develop products. Other duties may include:
• Developing detailed plans for new designs and products
• Making determinations for equipment, staff and training needs
• Proposing project and program budgets
• Hiring and supervising staff
• Leading research and development projects that produce new designs, products and processes.
• Checking their team’s work for technical accuracy
• Ensuring the validity of methods used by staff
• Coordinating work with other managers and staff
Skills and Qualifications
Coordinate the activities of staff with the activities of other organizations and their staff. They often meet with other managers, including finance, marketing and production, along with materials, equipment and contractor suppliers. Helpful skills include:
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems.
• Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel. They need to be able to effectively communicate instructions while leading the team to meet their goals.
• Detail-oriented for understanding complex systems and the ability to pay attention to details, as a minor error can result in major problems.
• Math skills, including calculus and other advanced mathematics for developing new processes and products.
• Organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees and schedules simultaneously. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty preferred. Experience in making decisions, solving problems, developing designs and working on complex or difficult projects. Experience leading engineering teams.
