| Head of Mechanical Engineering Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Head of Mechanical Engineering. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Head of Mechanical Engineering along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Head of Mechanical Engineering is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Mechanical Engineering Director, Mechanical Engineering Supervisor, Mechanical Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering Technician III, Mechanical Engineering Technician IV, Mechanical Engineering Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering Senior Supervisor, Head of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Product Engineering Manager |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Head of Mechanical Engineering |
| Plans and leads all aspects of mechanical engineering activities within an organization. Develops and implements strategic plans, goals, and objectives for a mechanical engineering department in alignment with the organization's mission and goals. Provides leadership and oversight to the design and development of new mechanical engineering initiatives and projects. Designs policies and procedures to promote best practices and ensure all mechanical engineering projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet required specifications and quality standards. Designs and manages departmental budgets, allocates resources effectively, and identifies cost-saving opportunities to optimize business performance and profitability. Researches new technologies or engineering processes and collaborates with other departments to identify potential products or projects. Typically requires a master's degree in mechanical engineering. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Also referred to as: VP of Mechanical Design Engineering, VP of Mechanical Systems Engineering |
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| Similar Jobs: Mechanical Engineering Director, Mechanical Engineering Supervisor, Mechanical Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering Technician III, Mechanical Engineering Technician IV, Mechanical Engineering Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering Senior Supervisor, Head of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Product Engineering Manager |
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| 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 | |
