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 throughput

Establish and drive engineering standards across product design, BOM structure, and build processes

Develop team capability through performance management, resource planning, and training

Foster 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 expectations

Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) to reduce complexity, cost, and build time Maintain 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 lines

Partner with Operations to improve shop flow, staging, and production efficiency

Ensure alignment between engineering outputs and actual floor execution, minimizing rework and disruption

Lead 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 tracking

Lead 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 issues

Support production readiness for new and existing products

Act as the escalation point for engineering-related production challenges

Administrative Oversight

Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent

Manage departmental budgets, capital expenditures, and resource allocation

Ensure 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 leadership

Strong background in manufacturing and fabrication environments

Proficiency in CAD (Solid Works preferred) and engineering change management systems

Experience with ERP systems (QAD preferred)
Hands-on knowledge of welding, fabrication, and assembly processes

Key Competencies

Leadership across multi-discipline engineering teams

Strong understanding of BOMs, routings, and build standards

Process improvement and shop flow optimization

Project management and prioritization

Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration

Commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence

Compensation details: Yearly Salary

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