Supervise and lead engineers, scientists and technicians who design machinery, plan anddevelop civil projects, and oversee production and quality control.
Direct and coordinate production, operations, quality assurance, testing, or maintenance in industrial plants.
Oversee the research and development of new products and procedures.
Hire, train, and mentor other engineers and supporting staff.
Write performance reviews and solve internal issues.
Discuss and lay out project specifications.
Make detailed plans to accomplish goals.
Analyze market demand and available resources.
Review, approve, or modify product designs.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts.
Negotiate research contracts.
Approve expenditures.
Review and recommend contracts.
Develop cost estimates.
Draft proposals and reports for clients.
Improve manufacturing processes and advance scientific research.
Develop overall concepts for a new product.
Check technical accuracy of work.
Establish administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
Coordinate activities of unit with other units or organizations. Confer with higher levels of management.
