JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A: Purpose and Scope
The Director of Engineering is responsible for the engineering
function. The Director of Engineering is also responsible for ensuring the
Engineering Department conforms to the company quality system procedures
as documented.
B. Responsibilities
Directly responsible for implementation and maintenance of
engineering department procedures. Reports on the performance of engineering.
Plans and maintains departmental budgets for the effective operation of the
department. Also works with customers, as required, to ensure products conform
to customer requirements and meet the customers needs.
C. Organization Relationships
The Director of Engineering reports directly to the President.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
A. Education and Training
The Director of Engineering should have a four year technical
degree, preferably in a field that offers as opportunity to gain a well rounded
engineering background. Additional class work in management type courses
and problem-solving techniques is preferred.
B. Technical Requirements
Ten or more years of broad technical experience, of which at
least five years should be in electrical, mechanical or software/firmware
engineering management.
C. Managerial Experience
Ten or more years experience in managing technical personnel
and complex activities. These experiences should be gained in areas of
engineering or technical operations and should include a minimum of five
years in engineering management.
APPROVAL:
Dept. Manager/Supervisor: _______________________________________
Date: _________
Human Resources Department: ____________________________________ Date: _________
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