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Engineering Director Job Description
The following is a full job description for Engineering Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Engineering Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Engineering Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Electrical Engineering Director, Process Engineering Director, Mechanical Engineering Director, Civil Engineering Director, Software Engineering Director, Software Systems Engineering Director, Sales Engineering Director, Integrated Solutions Engineering Director, Chemical Engineering Director
Requirements and Responsibilities For Engineering Director
Directs an organization's engineering activities to develop or improve technical products, systems, or processes that meet specified requirements and standards. Plans and oversees engineering projects through their entire lifecycle, including cost and requirement analysis, scheduling, and coordinating activities with stakeholders. Monitors schedules and deadlines and prioritizes projects to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Manages engineering costs and project budgets and identifies processes, technologies, or materials to improve cost-savings or engineering efficiencies. Develops policies and procedures to guide the design, development, and testing of new products or processes. Leads initiatives with other departments to research, plan, and schedule potential products, projects, or opportunities. Remains informed of new technologies and processes and implements changes to improve engineering capabilities. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
 
Also referred to as: General Engineering Director, Technical Engineering Director
Similar Jobs:  Electrical Engineering Director, Process Engineering Director, Mechanical Engineering Director, Civil Engineering Director, Software Engineering Director, Software Systems Engineering Director, Sales Engineering Director, Integrated Solutions Engineering Director, Chemical Engineering Director
Level of Education:  Engineering Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Engineering Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Engineering Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
<100100-500500-10001000-75007500-15,00015K-50k50k+0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
MFG DurableSoftware & NetworkingAerospace & DefenseTelecomEnergy & Utilities0%2.5%5%7.5%10%12.5%15%17.5%20%
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