Who is an engineering manager?
An engineering manager is responsible to plan and manage the engineering projects and supervise the teams that are responsible for the research and development of new products. Their main areas of expertise will include engineering economics, industrial, human resources, and financial management sectors.
What does an engineering manager do?
The main responsibilities of an engineering manager will be to direct, plan and coordinate activities while also supervising a team of engineers that are assigned to them. They will also be responsible to handle people management, project management, and utilizing technical knowledge to deliver the right product in the desired manner.
Job brief
We are looking for a highly trustworthy engineering manager who is proactive and will have many years of experience with proven leadership skills. Engineering managers will be expected to work on various projects at the same time build and manage various teams of engineers who will be from different disciplines.
Their responsibility will also include formulating, executing strategies, and coordinating with other managers to research and develop new designs and products. Proposal of budgets and overseeing the activities of the teams will also be a part of the responsibilities of an engineering manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities can be provided as follows:
- Proposal and management of budgets for various projects
- Researching and development of products and designs
- Hiring contractors and building teams
- Planning and executing various strategies to complete the projects on time
- Providing clear and concise instructions to engineering teams
- Supervising various teams and their work
Key requirements
The key requirements can be provided as follows:
- Bachelor in the engineering field
- Many years of experience in the engineering field
- Must come highly recommended
- Proven technical and supervisory skills
- A Master’s degree in engineering management, technical management, or business administration will be a plus point.