Director Quality

at Generac Power Systems in East Peoria, Illinois, United States Job Description We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. Overview The Quality Director is accountable for leading and continuously improving business-group-wide quality assurance programmes for Large Megawatt ( LMW ) generator integration in a high-mix manufacturing environment. This role drives excellence in quality, regulatory compliance and customer experience while reducing total cost of quality. The position partners closely with cross-functional leaders across Operations, Engineering, Field Service, IT, HR and Sales/Marketing to ensure alignment with business and customer expectations. Responsibilities + Leadenterprise-widequality strategy for LMW generator integration, ensuring regulatory compliance, alignment to customerrequirements,and continuous improvement in ahigh-mixmanufacturing environment. + Own and improve LMW customer experience and quality performance metrics, drivingcross-functionalactions to enhance performance and reduce total cost of quality. + Partner with C&I manufacturing sites to resolve systemic andday-to-dayquality issues, influencing teams to deliver consistent,best-in-classresults. + Develop and execute amulti-yearquality transformation roadmap, progressing theorganizationfrom Quality Control to Quality Assurance and Process Excellence. + Establish,deployand continuously improve the Generac Quality Management System, including standard tools, methodologies,auditsand best practices. + Set product quality goals, metrics and test methods during product design and development; regularly present quality performance and insights to senior leadership and customers. + Build,leadand develop ahigh-performingquality organization through effective talentselection, coaching, performancemanagement,and succession planning. + Coach business leaders and teams to adopt a common vision for quality, continuous improvement and operational excellence across processes and technologies. Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. + 10+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. + Proven leadership background in Quality, Lean, Process Excellence and/or Six Sigma environments. Preferred Qualifications + Advanced degree (MS and/or MBA ). + Experienceoperatingwithin amulti-site, matrixed globalorganization. + Demonstratedtrack recordof performance, career progression and results within quality or continuous improvement functions. + Experience leading teams across both direct and indirect reporting structures. + Certification as a Quality Engineer anddemonstratedapplication of Six Sigma tools and Lean methodologies. + Willingness and ability to travel regionally and internationally up to 50%. Impact of This Role This role is critical to strengthening Generac's LMW quality performance and customer experience. The Quality Director will shape how quality is embedded across product integration, manufacturing processes and customer touchpoints, directly influencing operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. Through leadership, strategy, and cross-functional partnership, this role will accelerate the organization's journey towards world-class process excellence and sustainable quality outcomes.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. "We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law." Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac's success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people's lives and their own. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account