Assistant Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description – Assistant Engineering Manager

Support the Engineering Manager in leading and coordinating engineering activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. Assist with project planning and execution, communication (internal and external), team leadership and training and staff development, while also contributing to process improvement and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities :

• Project Support :

Assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of engineering projects, ensuring they align with objectives and timelines. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on key milestones and actions.

Supporting the Engineering Manager in leading and mentoring a team of engineers, fostering collaboration and individual development.

Providing technical guidance and support to the team, contributing to problem-solving and design decisions.

Identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the engineering department. Utilize existing platforms and software to reduce labor input and expedite communications and data exchange.

Maintaining clear communication with team members, stakeholders, and other departments to ensure project alignment and smooth operations.

Ensuring that engineering work meets quality standards and complies with relevant regulations and safety requirements.

Assisting in the allocation and management of resources, including personnel, budget, and materials.

Assuming the responsibilities of the Engineering Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of operations.

Knowledge of the Microsoft Office portfolio of software, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks is essential. Experience with CRM platforms is helpful.

Verbal and written communication mastery with all levels of a manufacturing operation is essential to this position.

Project management skills are essential.

Time management skills are essential.

Experience working across and leading multi-departmental teams is beneficial, and will be a vital part of this position.

Evaluating existing processes and suggesting methods of improvement are encouraged.

Qualifications :