TOPICS: The functions of the Engineer The Engineer in Various Types of Organization Management Skills Required at Various Level What is Engineering Management Management Defined The Process ofManagement Requirements for the Engineer Managers Job HowOnemayBecomeaSuccessfulEngineer Manager Functions of the Engineer Engineersareexpectedtoperform varietyoftaskdependingontheir specialization and Job level. SincePrehistorictimes,mankindhas benefitedfromvarioustools,equipment and project developed by engineers. Among these are the following: Stone bladed axe and Irrigation System Pyramids of Egypt Road building of Romans Production of paper and gunpowder Production of Steam Engine Manufacture of cars and household appliances What are the things expected from us? Production of more food Elimination/control of pollution Supplyingthe increasing demand for energy/water/communication Preventing and Solving crimes Production of New Equipment for Healthcare Manpower Safety Engineer Research Design and development Testing Manufacturing Construction Sales Consulting Government Teaching Management Areas ofEngineering The Engineer in Various Types Of Organization Level 3 (High Degree of Engineering Jobs) Level Two (moderate degree of Engineering Jobs) Level One(minimal Engineering Jobs) What is Engineering Management? Engineering management refers to the activity combining technical knowledge with the ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, machinery, and money.A Typical Advertisement for a Pure Engineering Job (without management responsibilities)Withatleastoneyearworkexperience; overseas experience will be an advantage With adequate understanding of and actual operatingskillsinCADandwindows software With effective English communication skills and inter personal skills to efficiently handle transactions in various levels Preferably with a drivers license A Typical Advertisement for an Engineer Manager as a Lower Level Executive (Supervisor) FABRICATION SUPERVISOR Male,BSCE/BSMEgraduate,notmorethan 35 years old At least 5 years experience in steel fabrication Willing to work on shifting schedule A typical Advertisement for an Engineer Manager as a Middle Level Executive PRODUCTION MANAGER Male, 35-45 years of age Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering graduate or any related course With 4 to 6 years working experience in handling production preferably in a steel industry Extensive experience in maintenance program Cost-cutting oriented person Typical Advertisements for Engineer Managers as Top Executives GENERAL MANAGER Male, 35-45 years old Preferably a graduate of Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Highly skilled in the field of general management Sales oriented Fluent in spoken and written English The qualified applicant will receive an attractive compensation package and benefits MANAGEMENT DEFINED Management may be defined as the creative problem solving-process of planning, organizing, leading and controlling an organizations resources to achieve its missions and objectives. THE PROCESS OF MANAGEMENT Is a process consisting of planning, organizing, directing (or leading), and controlling. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENGINEER MANAGERS JOB 1.aBACHELORSDEGREEinengineering reputable school. 2.afewyearsEXPERIENCEinapure engineering job; 3. TRAINING in supervision; 4.SPECIALTRAININGinengineering management. HOW ONE MAY BECOME A SUCCESSFUL ENGINEER MANAGER General Preconditions: 1. ability 2. motivation to manage, and 3. opportunity. Ability Managerial ability refers to the capacity of an engineer manager to achieve organizational objectives effectively and efficiently. Motivation to Manage Manypeoplehavedesiretoworkand finish specific tasks assigned by superiors, but notmanyaremotivatedtomanageother peoplesothattheymaycontributetothe realization of the organizations objectives.Opportunity Successfulmanagersbecomepossible onlyifthosehavingtheabilityand motivationaregiventheopportunityto manage.Theopportunityforsuccessful management has two requirements: 1. Obtaining a suitable managerial job, 2.Findingasupportiveclimateonceon the job. Rogelio Lazo Singson Diosdado P. Banatao Bayani Flores Fernando Ramon S. Ang Francis Chua Henry Lim Bon Liong Nigel Paul C. Villarete Rizalina G. Mantaring Quiz 1. Why are Engineer considered an important segment of the Society? a. They produced useful tools and equipment b. They ratified laws for the humankind c. They cure the ill d. None of the above 2. What are expected from engineers? a. Perform their task depending on their specialization and job level b. Chill and delegate the duties c. Do charitable acts d. Wear hardhat and do some rounds 3. In what current concerns are engineering outputs needed? a. Production of more food b. Elimination/control of pollution c. Supplying increasing demand for energy/water/communication d. All of the above 4. In what areas engineers currently involved? a. Research b. Management c. Design and development d.Government 5. How may organizations be classified according to the engineering jobs performed/ a. Level 1,2, & 3 b. Level A,B,C and D c. Small, medium and large d. None of the above 6. Which organization level requires the highest management skill for engineer managers? a. Level A b. Large Industries c. Level 3d. All of the above 7. What is engineering management? a. Creative problem solving-process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization. b. Technical knowledge with the ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, machinery and money. c. Creative problem solving-process and Technical knowledge with the ability to manage an organization. d. All of the above 8.What qualifications must an engineer manager have? a. Achieve organizational objectives effectively and efficiency b. Training in supervision c. With leadership and management skills d. Extensive experience in maintenance program 9. How may one define management? 10. How may one become a successful engineer manager? Give one general preconditions. Thats All!