Director of Engineering

Job Summary

The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading both the Design and Manufacturing Engineering functions in the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of Curry Supply's product lines.

This role ensures alignment between product design, Bills of Materials (BOMs), build standards, and shop floor execution to support efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing. The Director will provide strategic leadership in engineering operations, process standardization, and ERP (QAD) integration.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Lead both Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams to meet company goals related to design accuracy, cost, manufacturability, and throughputEstablish and drive engineering standards across product design, BOM structure, and build processesDevelop team capability through performance management, resource planning, and trainingFoster a continuous improvement culture using Lean principles and metrics-driven management

Product Design & Engineering Output

Oversee the development of complete and accurate drawing packages and Bills of Materials (BOMs)Ensure designs meet customer requirements, regulatory standards (e.g., USDOT), and internal quality expectationsDrive design for manufacturability (DFM) to reduce complexity, cost, and build timeMaintain ownership of engineering change management and revision control processes

Manufacturing Engineering & Shop Flow

Establish and maintain build standards, routings, and standard work across all product linesPartner with Operations to improve shop flow, staging, and production efficiencyEnsure alignment between engineering outputs and actual floor execution, minimizing rework and disruptionLead efforts to define and maintain standard labor hours and process expectations

Process Standardization & ERP Integration

Own the standardization of engineering documentation, workflows, BOM structure, and data integrity in QADEnsure engineering processes fully support production scheduling, material planning, and job trackingLead engineering's role in QAD implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Sales, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality to align priorities and resolve issuesSupport production readiness for new and existing productsAct as the escalation point for engineering-related production challenges

Administrative Oversight

Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talentManage departmental budgets, capital expenditures, and resource allocationEnsure compliance with safety, company policies, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; PE preferred7+ years of engineering experience, with 3+ years in leadershipStrong background in manufacturing and fabrication environmentsProficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and engineering change management systemsExperience with ERP systems (QAD preferred)Hands-on knowledge of welding, fabrication, and assembly processes

Key Competencies

Leadership across multi-discipline engineering teamsStrong understanding of BOMs, routings, and build standardsProcess improvement and shop flow optimizationProject management and prioritizationClear communication and cross-functional collaborationCommitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence

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