Engineering Managers

Engineering Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the engineering and technical operations of organisations.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

**Tasks include:**

- determining, 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 optimise efficiency - liaising with marketing, research and manufacturing managers regarding engineering aspects of new construction and product design - may contribute to research and development projects