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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Engineering Manager/Chief Design Engineer |
| Position Code: | 550 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Managing a group of Technical Engineers engaged in the design, building and testing of specialist telecommunications equipment. Controlling the progress and quality of Software or Hardware development projects. |
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Reports To
Research & Development Manager/Chief Design Engineer. |
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Supervises
Industrial Engineers, Project Leaders/Managers. |
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Main Activities
Controlling project schedules so that systems design or development projects are completed and tested on time and to required quality standards.
Establishing the quality standards of the systems development and ensuring adherence across teams.
Managing the design, building and testing of equipment for the manufacturing of telecommunication products.
Managing the installation of the equipment.
Negotiating the supply of equipment, where necessary.
Monitoring the industry for new manufacturing processes and equipment.
Preparing and managing budgets associated with the new manufacturing processes.
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Key Skills
Above average electronic engineering skills.
Skills in management of product engineering, documentation and configuration control.
Strong engineering design ability.
Project management, financial management, planning and organising skills.
Ability to keep abreast of developments in the field and anticipate trends within the industry and market.
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Internal Contacts
Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and MIT Departments. |
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External Contacts
Major customers, Suppliers. |
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Typical Experience
At least 8 - 10 years of experience, preferably in Software Development, in a R & D environment with at least 4 years in Project Management. Tertiary level qualifications. |
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Other Comments
An expert in focusing leading edge research to produce well designed innovative and fully affordable software packages, or "leading edge" hardware design, through effective forward "visionary" coordination and control. |
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