Engineering Managers oversee the People, Process, Technology, Machines and Material required to get products to market.  They are directly responsible for the success of their departments and products.

Tasks include:

• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
  
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
  
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
  
• Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
  
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
  
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
  
• Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
  
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
  
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
  
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates

Global competition, strained budgets and short timelines have make the Engineering Manager's job exceptionally challenging.  The fast speed at which technology and products are changing adds even more complexity. 

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Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer