HW1

Handout: Profile of a Top Quality Engineer

This document defines expected qualities of high performing engineers at graduation and after approximately five years of post-graduation experience. Attributes are groupings of key actions that would be seen in these individuals. Not all of these attributes or key actions are equally important nor are they universally important across all engineering disciplines.

Attribute Key Actions Demonstrates knowledge of mathematics, physical and life sciences in engineering problem solving Demonstrates knowledge of statistics, experimental methods, and data analysis in engineering problem solving Demonstrates knowledge of engineering sciences, engineering economics, and information technology in engineering problem solving

Technically Competent Competent in knowledge and tools of engineering

Demonstrates ability to use contemporary engineering tools to analyze, solve, and document engineering problems Able to articulate business goals and objectives for a project Able to manage costs, schedule, and performance to achieve stakeholder requirements Able to estimate costs and benefits associated with a business plan Sensitive to international and multicultural issues in a global economy

Business Aligned Conducts engineering in a business environment Able to visualize and articulate business opportunities in technological

development Establishes successful relationships with internal and external customers to understand their needs and expectations Characterizes, improves, and controls processes that ensure high quality and customer satisfaction

Customer/Quality Focused Pursues quality targets expressed by customers Contributes to an environment that supports continuous quality improvement

Thinks creatively (independently and cooperatively) to identify and formulate innovative alternatives Searches broadly and deeply to obtain relevant information, technologies, and ideas

Idea Generator Finds and creates useful ideas

Contributes to a working environment that enhances innovation Recognizes key issues, problems, and opportunities that merit attention Formulates clear decision and evaluation criteria that incorporate all relevant factors and risks

Decision Maker Makes sound decisions

Evaluates alternatives and results relative to requirements and established criteria Develops engineering solutions that meet needs of society in the context of global, social, political, and environmental constraints Designs technological solutions that can be implemented and that are sustainable Applies systems engineering principles to problem solving

Solution Integrator Produces engineering products, processes, plans, and/or systems

Incorporates appropriate state-of-the-art technologies and products into solutions Shows sensitivity and respect for perspectives and contributions of people from different cultures and backgrounds Builds and maintains trusting, productive, enjoyable working relationships and resolves conflicts, as necessary, in a timely fashion Develops shared goals and strategies to guide team effort

Teamworker Builds and maintains effective collaboration

Serves as an effective team player contributing to individual and team successes

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Plans, monitors, and manages tasks for timely project completion Formulates and articulates a vision that motivates others Helps others respond to challenges and grow professionally

Leader Initiates and facilitates achievement Recognizes and rewards individual and team accomplishments

Listens and observes attentively and effectively to assess audience information needs Documents information, results, and reflections for future use Organizes and presents a message to achieve desired understanding and impact Uses understanding of constraints and personal and organizational behaviors to gain support

Communicator Exchanges information to meet needs of stakeholders

Keeps stakeholders informed about matters that affect their work while protecting necessary confidentiality Accepts responsibility and accountability for an assignment Establishes priorities and maintains focus to complete important tasks on time amidst multiple demands

Results Oriented Proactively completes assignments Takes necessary initiative and appropriate risks to overcome obstacles and

achieve objectives in a timely fashion Seeks input and remains flexible to respond to challenges and feedback Anticipates and embraces challenges based on knowledge of contemporary issues

Change Manager Pursues strategic personal development Invests in self-assessment, planning, and learning for ongoing professional

growth Displays integrity, consistency, ethical, and professional demeanor in engineering practice and working relationships Participates in professional and service organizations for the benefit of society

Principle Centered Acts from professional and ethical principles

Complies with appropriate professional codes, standards, and regulations

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