Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a materials development engineer.
The Materials Development Engineer is liable for researching, specification, designing and developing materials to advance technologies and products of many different kinds. This role has expertise that lies in understanding the properties and behaviors of various substances ranging from raw materials to finished goods.
The responsibilities for this role includes analyzing data using computer modeling software, testing materials to assess how resistant they are to heat, chemical attack or corrosion, selecting the best combination of materials for specific purposes, working to solve problems arising during the manufacturing process or with the finished product, advising on adaptability of a plant to new processes and materials, considering the implications for waste and other environmental pollution matters of any process or product.
Employee Performance Goals Sample | |
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| Employee's Name: | Title: |
| Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ | Employee SSN: |
| Work Location: | Supervisor's Name: |
Instructions |
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Performance Goals for Next Period | |
Performance Goals | Employee Comments |
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| LISTENING SKILLS: Maintain a calm and composed attitude when someone is venting negative feelings and emotions Listen with the aim of understanding rather than the intent of replying. | [employee comments goal] |
| PROBLEM SOLVING: Be willing enough to collaborate with other when it comes to problem-solving issues. Show great confidence and poise when making decisions and not afraid to make mistakes and learn from them. | [employee comments goal] |
| INSPIRING OTHERS: Give awards and offer direct praise on a regular basis when an employee does exemplary work or exceeds performance goals Avoid talking when one doesn't have anything positive to say about a colleague to avoid hurting or upsetting them | [employee comments goal] |
| NETWORKING: Join a networking group that has more formality and a clear agenda in order to get more out of it Ask the contacts one already has to refer other contacts in order to build and expand own network | [employee comments goal] |
| GIVING FEEDBACK: Mention an activity which the person did that deserves recognition before mentioning areas that he/she needs to improve on Divide feedback into positive and negative columns for personal use and to ensure that it is fair and balanced | [employee comments goal] |
| STRATEGIC PLANNING: Champion the company's vision and mission and provide valuable input as an effective strategic planning team member Analyze the company's competitive advantages and reflect on how one can use these to drive sales of the company's products and services | [employee comments goal] |
| EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY: Treat everybody with honor irrespective of their status both juniors and seniors alike Be available to assist those that require your help at all times | [employee comments goal] |
| TIME MANAGEMENT: Avoid being slowed down by attempting to do unrealistic amount work that should be delegated Seek assistance to solve a problem quickly instead of struggling and lagging behind | [employee comments goal] |
| RESEARCH: Examine the validity and truth of arguments before making conclusions Learn to draw conclusions from scientific analyses or arguments and constantly make predictions from experimental data | [employee comments goal] |
| MECHANICAL SKILLS: Show more willingness to work in a team and with a diverse group of people when making designs Show more willingness to take on new challenges and put extra effort to solve problems | [employee comments goal] |
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Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor Section 3: To be completed by the employee |
1. Goals completed since last performance feedback |
2. Goals for next period |
3. Employee comments |
Signatures | |
| I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal. | |
| Employee: | Date: |
| Supervisor: | Date: |
| Human Resources: | Date: |