Director of Quality

Singer Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Free snacks

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design, based in Torrance, CA, seeks a Senior Quality leader to orchestrate the US Quality team and align with the UK function to embed the philosophy that “Everything is Important.” The role oversees design, production quality engineering, and inspection in a high-end automotive setting.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in automotive quality, 5+ years in leadership, and strong capabilities in Pareto analysis, 8D problem solving, and QMS implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field.
• 10+ years quality function experience in automotive/manufacturing.
• 5+ years in supervisory/managerial role and in quality engineering.
• Experience with Pareto analysis and root-cause/CAPAs (8D).
• Experience implementing Quality Management Systems and AS9100/ISO audits.
• Nice-to-have ASQ certificates and ERP/MRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the US Quality team and align with the UK Quality team on the 'Everything is Important' standard.
• Oversee all aspects of the Singer Quality Department including design, production quality engineering, continuous improvement, and inspections.
• Develop KPIs and implement quality strategies to meet company objectives.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Experience, and Warranty to resolve quality issues.
• Improve quality performance with manufacturing and ensure compliance to Singer’s requirements.
• Create and manage the Production MRB process and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Pareto analysis

8D problem solving

Audit experience

ERP/MRP experience

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

AtSinger Vehicle Design, we believeEverything is Important.That’s why every nut, bolt, stitch, and finish matters when we restore and reimagine Porsche 911s into some of the most beautiful and respected cars in the world.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You will lead the US Quality team and work to further develop and implement the Quality strategy in conjunction with our UK Quality team for Singer vehicle production in manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
• You will oversee all aspects of the Singer Quality Department including design and production quality engineering, continuous improvement, and incoming and final inspection functions in an Automotive manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators and implement strategies to achieve company and department’s objectives.
• Create and implement quality management system and company’s overall culture of continuous improvement aligned with strategic business development, growth plans, and UK Operations.
• Work with Procurement, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Experience, and Warranty personnel in US and UK to support the resolution of internal and external quality issues.
• Work with manufacturing departments to improve quality performance and compliance to Singer’s requirements.
• Create, implement, and manage the Production MRB process.
• Manage resolution of systemic issues in a timely/professional manner and ensure root cause and corrective actions are completed to drive effective process improvements.
• Develop and analyze data and product/process performance to recommend and implement improvements in targeted areas of the organization.
• Establish and implement metrics for monitoring system effectiveness and to enable other functional managers and Quality team members to make sound quality decisions regarding product, customer, regulatory, and systems quality.
• Champion continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies across the business.
• Manage production and quality Record Retention and Management process.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant degree
• Ten (10) plus years of experience in Quality Functions in an automotive or similar manufacturing environment
• Five (5) plus years in supervisory/managerial role
• Five (5) plus years in Quality Engineering role
• Experience with Pareto Analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving competency (Root Cause, Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement, and 8D).
• Experience implementing Quality Management Systems
• AS9100/ISO Audit experience
• Bonus points for ASQ Certificate in Quality Leadership, Quality Audit, Quality Engineering or Six Sigma
• Bonus points for experience with implementing ERP/MRP systems
• Bonus points for prior experience in a rapid growth environment

Location & Schedule:

This position is onsite in our HQ in Torrance, CA. The general hours are Monday - Friday 5am - 1:30pm.

What We Offer - Benefits Driven By You

The starting pay range for this position is between $169,037 - $225,386 per year plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our mantraEverything is Importantguides us every day, so naturally we also believeEveryone is Important. Our benefits and perks are thoughtfully curated to invest in the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our team both inside and outside the shop.

Health & Wellness

• 80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family with choices for HMO & PPO plans
• Tax-free savings options via HSA and FSA, including employer HSA contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage

Time Off & Flexibility

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s

Financial Benefits

• Annual bonus plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible)
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Perks & Extras

• Free snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our mini-mart)
• “Working Advantage” employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more
• Tools provided for technicians
• Team events and company gatherings throughout the year
• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
• Employee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars!
• Access to exclusive Singer-branded merch!

Growth & Development

• Annual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee development
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Access to Singer's learning platform (Singer Learn) containing over 115,000 courses on a wide variety of topics - coming soon!
• Transparent leadership communication through quarterly town halls

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.