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Role : Director, Quality Engineering Location: Lexington, Kentucky USA (Onsite -2 Days in a Months) Long Term contract Reports to: Chief Information Officer (CIO) Only Green card & US CITIZENS Above 20years experience required Contract Must have experience in digital platforms and enterprise systems Can able to go 2DAYS IN A MONTH MONTHLY About the Role Valvoline is seeking a strategic and forward‑thinking Director of Quality Engineering to lead the organization’s enterprise-wide QA and QE initiatives. This leader will be responsible for driving a culture of quality, reliability, and continuous improvement across all technology platforms, digital products, and enterprise applications. Reporting directly to the CIO, the Director will define and execute a modern quality strategy that enables faster delivery, improved resilience, and superior customer experiences. Key Responsibilities Quality Engineering Strategy & Leadership • Develop and execute Valvoline’s enterprise Quality Engineering strategy aligned to IT and business priorities. • Build a scalable QE operating model with an emphasis on automation, DevSecOps integration, and shift‑left practices. • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing Quality Engineering team, including managers, SDETs, automation engineers, and QA analysts. • Champion engineering excellence, testability principles, and continuous improvement across the technology organization. Enterprise Quality Governance • Establish and maintain enterprise QA/QE standards, policies, and frameworks to ensure consistency, compliance, and risk mitigation. • Oversee the implementation of quality metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability. • Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure quality processes meet regulatory and internal audit requirements. Automation & Technology Enablement • Drive adoption of automated testing frameworks for functional, performance, security, and regression testing. • Evaluate and implement modern tools, technologies, and platforms that improve speed, repeatability, and coverage. • Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to embed quality into the software development lifecycle. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and Business stakeholders to ensure quality is integrated throughout all project phases. • Participate in strategic technology planning, roadmap prioritization, and release governance. • Collaborate with vendors and partner organizations to ensure adherence to Valvoline’s quality standards. Operational Excellence • Oversee quality planning and execution for enterprise releases, major technology initiatives, and production deployments. • Establish efficient processes for defect management, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions. • Lead continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects, increase automation coverage, and improve cycle times. Qualifications Required • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. • 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership. • Proven experience building or transforming QA/QE organizations toward automation and DevOps maturity. • Strong expertise in testing methodologies, automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise software delivery. • Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical digital platforms and enterprise systems. • Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills. Preferred • Experience in retail, automotive services, or consumer product industries. • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), API testing, and microservices architectures. • Experience managing global teams and vendor partnerships. • Certifications such as ISTQB, SAFe, or equivalent.