What makes a good engineering manager?

To be a good engineering manager, you must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of engineering systems and operations through successfully working on complex technical projects with your engineering teams. You need strong interpersonal skills for consulting with members of various departments as well as suppliers, vendors, and clients. Your engineers look to you for leadership and guidance, particularly when dealing with large-scale operations and complex projects. As an engineering manager, one of your primary responsibilities is to mentor your engineers and provide guidance on completing tasks to industry standards.