Engineering Manager Test
These tests identify candidates with the leadership qualities necessary to direct engineering work.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
The Engineering Manager tests identify candidates with the leadership qualities necessary to direct and motivate their engineering team, while making decisions efficiently and ethically. The addition of targeted aptitude components help you assess general problem-solving abilities and technical acumen.
About This Test:
Engineering Manager Test
Personality Only
$25
- An untimed personality assessment targeting behaviors specific to this type of job.
Engineering Manager Test
Core
$35
- An untimed personality assessment targeting behaviors specific to this type of job.
- An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
Engineering Manager Test
Core+
$65
- An untimed personality assessment targeting behaviors specific to this role
- An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
- A 20-minute timed Mechanical Reasoning Test
- An untimed Engineering / Technical Math Test
- An untimed, unscored set of open-ended statements to which the candidate must type short answers (evaluates work values and attitudes as well as grammar and spelling skills)
What the Report Gives You:
A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, an explanation of aptitude results, a display of narrative responses given to the open-ended statements, and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Options:
Contact us to learn how we can customize test content to meet your specifications.
Target Group:
We recommend using these tests for the positions of Engineering Lead, Engineering Manager, Engineering Team Lead, Manager of Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering Manager, Project Engineering Manager, Program Engineering Manager, Quality Engineering Manager, Software Engineering Manager, Systems Engineering Manager, Technical Engineering Manager, Technical Lead Manager, and other leadership positions in manufacturing, construction, R&D, or other technical settings.
Sample Personality Item:
| For the statement on the left |
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I prefer to let others take the initiative to get things going when projects are stalled. |
I prefer to take the initiative to get things going when projects are stalled. |
Sample Question for Engineering / Technical Math Test:
Which situation could flow more water? | (A) Single 6” pipe (B) Group of nine 1” pipes (C) Both would flow the same (D) Neither of the above |
Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test:
Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 32 | ||
Sample abstract reasoning item:
Which figure would come next in the series?
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Sample Question for Mechanical Reasoning Test:
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Which system will allow the 50 lb. crate to be picked up with the least effort? | (A) System A | ||
Sample Question for Open-Ended Statement:
The three things I want most from my job are... |
(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Engineering Manager Test Evaluates:
| Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Slow learner, overwhelmed with complexity | General Cognitive Aptitude* | Quick learner, handles challenging tasks well |
| Simplistic thoughts, negative attitudes, grammatical mistakes | Short Answer – Manager | Articulate, meaningful comments, expresses positive attitudes, no grammatical mistakes |
| Limited knowledge of engineering related to manufacturing environments | Engineering Knowledge | Solid / up-to-date knowledge of engineering related to manufacturing environments |
| Easily confused by mechanical operations | Mechanical Reasoning | Adept in figuring out mechanical operations |
| Argumentative, critical, demeaning | Agreeableness | Pleasant, easy going, respectful |
| Does not want to be responsible for the work of others | Assertive Leadership*† | Comfortable directing and controlling work of others |
| Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness / Detail Mindedness*† | Reliable, dependable |
| Not service minded | Customer Service / Responsiveness*† | Enjoys serving people |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability*† | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| Doesn’t want to have to deal with people | Extroversion*† | Likes people involvement at work |
| Direct, blunt, revealing | Impression Management | Diplomatic, interpersonally sensitive |
| Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity*† | Strong moral code |
| Doesn’t feel responsible for how employees feel about their jobs | Managerial Human Relations*† | Good motivator for others, tries to help others succeed in their careers |
| Does not stay on top of tasks that have been assigned to others | Managerial Task Structuring*† | Stays on top of details that have been assigned to others |
| Prefers working on own | Managerial Teamwork*† | Enjoys collaborative work |
| Prefers traditional approaches and standard solutions | Openness*† | Curious, inquisitive, innovative, interested in learning |
| Cautious, suspicious, careful | Optimism*† | Trusting, believes in positive future |
| Does not use time well, disorganized | Orderliness | Tidy, neat, organized |
| Lacks confidence in own decisions | Self-Confidence | Confident of own decisions |
| Prefers dealing with people-based issues | Tough Mindedness*† | Enjoys working in a technical environment |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive*† | Willing to go the extra mile |
(Note: the asterisk (*) denotes that the personality dimension is included in the Core version of the test; the dagger (†) denotes that the personality dimension is included in the Personality Only version of the test.)
