Role Profile
Engineering Team Manager
Typical job description:
Engineering team managers are responsible for managing engineering work in a particular section of a pharmaceuticals production plant.
Key Processes:
The exact nature of the work will depend on the size of the employing organisation.
However, it will almost certainly involve:
- Lead a team of skilled engineering technicians;
- Develop and coaching their team;
- Implement quality improvement procedures;
- Ensure that their team meets customer requirements and regulatory standards;
- Be responsible for cost control and budgeting;
- Manage some smaller-scale projects.
Entry Level:
Degree in Engineering;
Search for related degrees or courses:
Industry Standard:
Chartered Engineer Status;
ILM Level 4 – Management;
Masters degree in Engineering may improve career prospects;
CPD – see knowledge;
Competencies:
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to work across a range of departments;
- Planning and organisational skills;
- Results focussed.
Knowledge needed for the role:
- Broad and general engineering experience;
- Knowledge of relevant legal standards and compliance systems;
- Knowledge of quality improvement methods such as Lean Sigma Six.
Pay and conditions:
Salaries are usually between £26000 to £43000 a year, depending on experience and size of team.
Engineering Team Leaders split their time between the office and the factory floor.