Is there a leadership position that would be non-technical for someone in Engineering that would provide value beyond expectations?
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Project/program management, budgeting & planning, supply chain and customer experience/expectation oriented roles would be non-tech roles that may provide value beyond expectation by someone from Engineering.
There are always leadership positions available. They are not defined by any one field of study or practice. Logistics, Project Planning or Project Manager are examples of areas that can demonstrate leadership and apply it. As for "value beyond expectations" that would be entirely an individual like or dislike for the field not a function of the leadership role.
Project management or program management leadership roles are good Engineering career paths for non-technical individuals.
All management positions require the ability to think through a problem and recognize potential solutions. Engineers are trained to do this while mostly looking at engineering problems. There is no reason these same skills cannot be transferred to any management position.
A project management role or a business analyst.