Directors of engineering perform various functions at Apex International; Below shows major tasks, duties, and responsibilities commonly associated with the role:
Deliberate with management, production, and marketing staff on the possible requirements and procedures for a project
Organize and manage projects, making detailed plans that work towards the fulfillment of a set objective
Examine technology, organizational resources and the demands of the market in order to plan or give procedures for projects which are practicable or possible
Manage the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment, making sure they are executed by the personnel responsible
Direct, evaluate, and confirm product design and changes
Recruit, assign, direct, and evaluate employees in their work station
Supervise the development and maintenance of staff abilities and suitability in the organization
Direct the negotiation of research contracts and also prepare the company’s budget, bids, and contracts
Set scientific and technical goals in the confines of the organization with the aid of management
Consult or negotiate with clients to make arrangements of resources required for a project
Setup schemes or designs, and also elaborate reports and results to clients
Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the organization
Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance
Perform administrative functions such as evaluating and writing reports, approving expenditures concerning projects.
Requirements – Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge – for Director of Engineering Job
To be able to work as an engineering director in most companies, you should expect to meet the following commonly set requirements:
Education and Training: To become a director of engineering, you require a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, building management, or in other related fields
Communication Skill: Directors of engineering have excellent communication skills which they utilize when instructing and directing employees
Critical Thinking: They require good logic and reasoning skills to be able to identify weaknesses and strengths of alternative solutions or approaches to problems
Organizational skill: Their work is often to instruct and direct workers, thereby making them persons who need excellent organizational skill to perform their duties.
To apply, please fill out our Director of Engineering application.