Director of Quality

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

Benefits offered by this job

80% employer-covered medical, dental,

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design is seeking a Director of Quality to lead the Quality team in Torrance, CA, aligning with the UK quality group to uphold the motto “Everything is Important.” The role includes overseeing design and production quality engineering, continuous improvement, and inspection functions in an automotive manufacturing setting.

You will drive KPI development, manage the Production MRB, and partner with cross-functional teams in the US and UK to resolve quality issues while enhancing

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in Quality Functions in automotive or similar manufacturing.
• Five or more years in supervisory/managerial role.
• Five or more years in Quality Engineering role.
• Experience with Pareto Analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Root Cause, Corrective Action, CI, 8D).
• Experience implementing Quality Management Systems.
• Bonus: ASQ certificates in Quality Leadership, Audit, Engineering or Six Sigma.
• Bonus: ERP/MRP experience; bonus for rapid growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality team and implement the Quality strategy with the UK team.
• Oversee all aspects of design, production quality engineering, and inspections.
• Develop KPIs and drive continuous improvement across functions.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Warranty to resolve issues.
• Manage MRB processes and root-cause corrective actions.
• Analyze data and performance to drive targeted improvements.
• Establish metrics to monitor system effectiveness for quality decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

8D Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

ASQ Certificate in Quality Leadership / Quality Audit / Quality Engineering or Six Sigma

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

At Singer Vehicle Design, we believe Everything 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.

We’re looking for a Director of Quality to bring their leadership, precision, and problem-solving skills to our team in Torrance, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• You will lead the 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:

• 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
• 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 mantra Everything is Important guides us every day, so naturally we also believe Everyone 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.

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

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.