Director of QE & PM – RPM at KraussMaffei

Florence, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Project Management, Quotation Engineering, Process Improvement, Risk Identification, Performance Reviews, Workload Balancing, Mentoring, KPI Development, Change Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication, Strategic Skills, Analytical Skills, Inventory Control, Planning

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

TITLE: Director of QE & PM – RPM FLSA: Exempt UPDATED: 02/11/2026 DIVISION: G2M REPORTS TO: VP of Operations GRADE: Summary The Director of QE & PM – RPM is responsible for leading the Quotation Engineering and Project Management teams in Florence and Brighton. This role ensures the accurate evaluation, pricing, and successful execution of all new machine projects for Reactive Processing (RPM), delivering maximum value to both the customer and the organization. Essential Functions * Lead and develop a team of Quotation Engineers and Project Managers supporting Krauss Maffei’s RPM & tooling technologies. * Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and Finance to deliver accurate, competitive, and on-time proposals. * Direct all quotation and proposal activities for capital equipment projects, ensuring a smooth transition from quotation through clean handoff to Project Management. * Work cross-functionally with KMT, Viersen, and KMI, to drive process improvements and optimize communication, ensuring accurate and timely quotations. * Oversee all new equipment project management activities from project kickoff through customer acceptance and handoff to DSS for warranty support. * Ensure projects are executed in alignment with defined scope, budget, and schedule through regular performance reviews and data-driven oversight. * Lead structured project reviews to proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate concerns when necessary. * Establish and refine structured pre-installation and post-mortem review processes to improve site preparedness, capture lessons learned, and drive continuous operational improvement. * Establish clear communication expectations and accountability across departments to ensure seamless coordination with the DSS team during onsite installations * Balance team workloads to optimize performance and responsiveness across quotation and project management functions. * Ensure complete, accurate order-to-invoice documentation and timely order confirmations to customers. * Review and approve quotation worksheets prior to customer presentation. * Recruit, train, mentor, and develop departmental staff. * Establish and refine processes aligned with departmental and organizational goals. * Develop and monitor KPIs to measure effectiveness, drive accountability, and improve performance. * Implement standardized documentation, timelines, and checklists. * Perform additional duties as assigned by management. Core Competencies Job Specific Competencies * Communication * Change Leadership * Results Oriented * Team Leadership * Initiative/Urgency * Developing Others * Problem Solving * Managerial Courage * Interpersonal Skills/Teamwork * Managing & Measuring Work * Flexibility/Adaptability * Inventory Control/Planning Skills Supervisory Responsibility This position directly manages all employees in the Quotation and Project Management groups for RPM product lines and is responsible for the performance management, hiring, coaching/mentoring and effective leadership of the employees within the department. Work Environment This job operates from home office and the Florence facility. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines which create low-moderate noise. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop, and kneel. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work * Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. * Moderate lifting is required up to 50 lbs. * Ability to work in a constant state of alertness required. Expected Hours of Work This is a salaried, exempt level, full-time position with standard working days/hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with additional time as necessary to complete required tasks. Actual working hours may vary based on needs of customers. Must be willing to work long hours as dictated by the situation. This will periodically include evenings and weekends. Travel Travel is moderate, roughly 30%, and is primarily local and during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Travel to Germany or other international locations possible for training/conferences. Required Education and Experience * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business discipline * Minimum of 6 years of experience in quoting, estimating and configuring capital proposals * Prior leadership experience in an international organization * Experience working cross-functionally (Finance, Sales, Engineering) and accomplishing sales objectives while managing multiple projects and competing priorities * Strong communication, strategic and analytical skills Preferred Education and Experience * MBA or similar advanced degree * Prior experience with machinery and equipment manufacturing Krauss-Maffei Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities

The Director leads the Quotation Engineering and Project Management teams, ensuring accurate evaluation, pricing, and successful execution of all new Reactive Processing (RPM) machine projects. This involves directing quotation activities, overseeing project management from kickoff to acceptance, and driving cross-functional process improvements.