I. Aware of the World
- sensitive to cultural differences, environmental concerns, and
ethical principles
- alert to market opportunities (both high- and low-tech)
- cognizant of competitive talents, work ethic, and motivation
II.
Solidly Grounded
- thoroughly trained in the fundamentals of a selected
engineering discipline
- has a historical perspective and remain aware of advances in
science that can impact engineering
- realizes that knowledge doubles at breakneck speed and is
prepared to continue learning throughout a career
III.
Technically Broad
- understands that real-life problems are multidisciplinary
- thinks broadly, seeing an issue in a rich context of various
alternative, probabilities, etc., rather than a narrow quest to
find a single answer (referenced in the back of the book)
- is conversant in several disciplines
- is trained in systems modeling and the identification of
critical elements. Understands the need to design experiments to
verify or extend analysis, as well as to meet specification
requirements
- is psychologically prepared to embrace any field necessary to
solve the problem at hand
IV.
Effective in Group Operations
- cooperative in an organization of individuals working toward a
common creative goal that is often multidisciplinary and
multifunctional in nature
- effective in written and oral communication
- willing to seek and use expert advice
- cognizant of the value of time and the need to make efficient
use of the time in all phases of an endeavor
- understanding and respectful of the many facets of business
operation -- general management, marketing, finance, law, human
resources, manufacturing, service, and, especially, quality
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V. Versatile
- innovative in the development of products and services
- sees engineering as applicable to problem solving in general
- considers applying engineering beyond the typical employment
focus of engineering graduates in the manufacturing industries, to
the much broader economy (financial services, health care,
transportation, etc.) where engineering skills could make a
dramatic improvement in the productivity of those segments of the
economy that employ 80 percent of the U.S. population
VI.
Customer Oriented
- realizes that finding and satisfying customers is the only
guarantee of business success
- understands that products and services must excel in the test
of cost-effectiveness in the global marketplace
This description of a World-Class Engineer was originated by the
Leonhard Center Advisory Board members, December 1994.
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