Chapter 1: Field of Engineering
CHAPTER 1: FIELD OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENTI. FUNCTIONS OF ENGINEERWay back 6000 to 3000 B.C. engineers have played an essential role in thegrowth of our civilization from tools and equipments like stone bladed axe to car manufacture and household appliances to improving the currenttechnology such as production of more food for a fast-growing populationand supply of energy and mobility.Engineers are trained for:1. Research2. Design and Development3. Testing4. Manufacture5. Construction6. Sales7. Consulting8. Government9. Teaching10. ManagementII. ENGINEER IN VARIOUS TYPES OF ORGANIZATION Level 1 – minimal jobs (retailing firms) – has a small possibility of becoming the general manager unless he owns the firm Level 2 – moderate jobs (transportation companies)- may be assigned to lead the engineering division Level 3 – high jobs (construction firm) – biggest opportunity to become president or general manager – Adequate management skill is neededIII. ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
– Is the combination of management and technical knowledge to coordinatework in various technical fields such as design, development and manufacturing.The aim of engineering management is to handle human resource management,communication, financial side and other things that contributes to the success of the firm. – A manager should be:1. technically competent (willing and able to work well)2. cost-cutting oriented person (able to reduce the companys expenses and improve profitability. It includes laying-off employees, reducing employee pay, switching to less expensive employee health insurance program, lowering monthly bills, or even downsizing to smaller office)3. sales oriented (focuses on selling the product)4. aggressive and goal oriented (to be called champion; desired to win, willing to take risks, controlled and goal oriented)IV. MANAGEMENT – It’s a creative way of solving problem that includes planning, designing, organizing and controlling to achieve the companys mission and objectives. V. PROCESS OF MANAGEMENT1. Planning – establishment of goals, policies and procedures2. Organizing – allocating human resources to ensure the accomplishment