Engineering Managers can assess their engineering qualification if they have a Bachelor Degree or higher. Engineering Manager is a high-level position involving the formulation of engineering strategies, policies and plans and the direction, administration and review of engineering operations for an organization must have a record of senior management over a period of three years or more. Letters of reference and organizational charts must be provided must have persons reporting to him/her who are also at a management level.
Engineering Manager Role Description
Engineering Manager is a high-level position involving engineering strategic policy and planning for an organization. Engineering Managers are expected to have a bachelor degree or higher qualification and, at least, three years’ experience operating at this level. Experience needs to be demonstrated through letters of reference and organizational charts showing the applicant’s position. Engineering Managers plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate the engineering and technical operations of organizations.
Engineering Managers perform following tasks;
• Implementing and monitoring engineering strategies, policies and plans
• Interpreting plans, drawings and specifications, and providing advice on engineering methods and procedures to achieve construction and production requirements
• Establishing project schedules and budgets
• Ensuring conformity with specifications and plans, and with laws, regulations and safety standards
• Ensuring engineering standards of quality, cost, safety, timeliness and performance are observed
• Overseeing maintenance requirements to optimize efficiency
• Liaising with marketing, research and manufacturing managers regarding engineering aspects of new construction and product design
• Contributing to research and development projects