Director of Engineering & Quality

SRC Holdings Corp. • Springfield, MO

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engineering & Quality is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction of engineering, and quality functions across the organization. Reporting to the General Manager, this position drives long-term operational excellence, product quality, regulatory compliance, and innovation aligned with business objectives.

This role provides leadership across cross-functional teams, ensuring scalable manufacturing processes, robust quality systems, and sustainable environmental practices. The Director is accountable for building organizational capability, developing leadership talent, and implementing forward-looking technologies that enhance competitiveness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including leading managers and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence and business growth
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to make data-driven decisions balancing cost, risk, and performance outcomes
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and external partners
• Demonstrated expertise in leading complex problem-solving efforts and driving sustainable, systemic solutions
• Deep understanding of regulatory, quality, and compliance frameworks within a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading organizational change, continuous improvement, and capability development initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment to talent development and building high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering to design and manufacture of IC Engines and Powertrain products.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO standards, and environmental regulations.
• Remanufacturing experience
• Cross trained in Production, Operations, and Quality

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term engineering, and quality strategy that is aligned with business growth objectives
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team across engineering and quality functions
• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, contributing to overall business strategy and decision-making
• Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and throughput
• Establish scalable manufacturing processes, engineering best practices, and adoption of advanced technologies to enhance operational performance
• Own and evolve the Quality Management System (QMS), fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and proactive issue resolution
• Provide executive oversight of customer quality to drive customer satisfaction, retention, and manufacturable product design
• Develop and manage long-term capital investment strategy, including prioritization, ROI analysis, and execution oversight
• Align engineering resources and capabilities with future product and market needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees