We9re 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 You9ll 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, 44;Everything is Important.44;
- 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 You9ll Do:- Manage a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors.
- Develop Key Performance Indicators and implement strategies to achieve company and department9s objectives.
- Create and implement quality management system and company9s 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 Singer9s 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 We9re Looking For:- Bachelor9s 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 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.
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 Year9s
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)
- 44;Working Advantage44; 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 Singer9s learning platform (Singer Learn) containing over 115,000 courses on a wide variety of topics - coming soon!
- Transparent leadership communication through quarterly town halls
Do you want to Reimagine your career? Apply now and join us!
