Director of Engineering

Job Title: Director of Engineering

Location: All Locations

Department: Operations

Reports to: Vice President of Operations

Supervises: Engineering Department

Job Summary

The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading the Engineering department in the design, development, and continuous improvement of Curry Supply’s product lines. This role provides strategic direction in engineering operations, process standardization, and ERP (QAD) integration. The Director will collaborate across departments to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of truck upfit solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the engineering team in meeting departmental and organizational goals related to design accuracy, cost efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Develop and implement best practices in design processes, CAD standards, and project execution.
• Drive engineering resource planning, performance reviews, and professional development of the team.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture through the use of Lean principles and metrics-driven management.

Project & Product Development

• Translate customer specifications and sales orders into engineered solutions and complete drawing/BOM packages.
• Oversee the development of new product designs and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., USDOT standards).
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Procurement to align engineering outputs with operational needs.

Process Standardization & ERP Integration

• Own the standardization of engineering documentation, workflows, and revision control.
• Play a key leadership role in the QAD ERP implementation, ensuring engineering processes are fully integrated and support manufacturing, inventory, and job tracking.
• Coordinate closely with the floor to align design intent with production feasibility and flow.

Administrative Oversight

• Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent aligned with business growth.
• Manage departmental budgets, capital expenditures, and resource allocations.
• Ensure safety protocols, company policies, and regulatory requirements are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; PE certification preferred.
• 7 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong background in manufacturing (truck equipment, oil & gas, or mining industries preferred).
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and engineering change management.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably QAD or similar.
• Hands-on knowledge of welding, fabrication, and assembly processes.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Project management and prioritization
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Commitment to quality and safety