Occupation: 133211 - Engineering Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the engineering and technical operations of an organisation.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instance 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 to research and development projects
• may contribute to research and development projects