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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;

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Pay and conditions:

Salaries are usually between 26000GBP to 43000GBP a year, depending on experience and size of team.

Engineering Team Leaders split their time between the office and the factory floor.

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 (GMP, FDA, MHRA);
  • Knowledge of quality improvement methods such as Lean Sigma Six.

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