Director of Engineering & Quality-SRC Automotive

SRC Automotive, Inc.: Driving Excellence in Engine Manufacturing and Remanufacturing across Automotive, Marine, Natural Gas, Oil, and Power Systems industries.

Who We Are:
At SRC, our Employee-Owners don't just work here – they drive our success. Equipped with exceptional skills and a deep understanding of how their work impacts the bottom line, they embody our legacy of ownership and excellence.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a results-driven Director of Engineering & Quality to join our Executive Leadership Team and lead the development and execution of engineering and quality strategies that support business objectives, ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Your role leads multidisciplinary teams, maintains quality system certifications, optimizes manufacturing processes, supports product development, and fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership & Talent Development
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, and Quality teams.
  • Establish departmental goals, objectives, and performance metrics aligned with company strategy.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Engineering and Quality personnel; support succession planning and talent development for Engineering Manager and Quality Manager
• Quality Initiatives
  • Maintain SRC Automotive's quality system certifications and ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Exercise authority to stop production when serious product defects or safety risks are identified.
  • Support Quality & Engineering Manager in internal and external audits, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and preventive initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, lower costs, and improve product quality.
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles and data-driven continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support product launch schedule, ensuring launches are on time, in budget, and meet customer expectations.
• Collaboration
  • Provide technical engineering and quality support to current and prospective customers.
  • Communicate SRC Automotive's quality goals, results, and capabilities to customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Leadership to align engineering and quality initiatives with business objectives.
• Budgeting & Planning
  • Develop and manage budgets for Engineering and Quality departments.
  • Lead capital expenditure planning and execution, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet ROI expectations.
  • Plan staffing needs, manage performance evaluations, and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Culture Champion
  • Actively participate in Open Book Management through the Great Game of Business.
  • Champion a strong culture of safety, risk mitigation, and accountability across the facility.
  • Support facility initiatives in the form of Mini Games, Scoreboards, and other Great Game Principles

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering and/or quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive or engine manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and statistical analysis methods.
• Proven experience maintaining quality certifications and leading internal and external audits.
• Demonstrated success implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with budget management, capital planning, and strategic execution.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
• Confident, decisive leader with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective relationship-building skills with internal teams, customers, and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Proficient in Windows-based systems and Microsoft applications; Ability to learn and be trained company ERP system

What's in It for You:

• Competitive compensation package and growth opportunities.
• Affordable and comprehensive insurance on your 61st day of employment.
• Quarterly bonus opportunity.
• PTO program and 11 paid holidays.
• 5% 401(k) match and ESOP.
• 100% tuition reimbursement.
• Onsite fitness center and wellness programs with mental health resources.

Why SRC?

At SRC, we empower our employee-owners to think, act, and feel like businesspeople. Through open-book management and the Great Game of Business®, we create a culture where everyone has a voice, understands the business, and shares in its success.

Join us and be a key player in shaping the growth engine of SRC Automotive. Apply now to lead with impact, vision, and ownership.

Location: 4431 W. Calhoun, Springfield, MO 65802