Shop Manager

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

Boden Autohaus is a high-end performance shop in Irvine, specializing in modifying the most exotic and rare vehicles in the world. Our work ranges from routine service to full custom builds, with a strong focus on performance, customization, and quality. Platforms include PORSCHE, FERRARI, LAMBORGHINI, and more. We take pride in building truly unique vehicles and maintaining a high standard across every project. With a large and growing social media presence, our work is consistently showcased to a wide audience and given global recognition.

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise and coordinate automotive technicians, fabricators, and shop support staff on a daily basis
• Assign tasks and manage workload based on skill level, project priority, and shop capacity
• Oversee all active vehicle builds from intake to final delivery, performing quality control inspections at key milestones
• Serve as the primary technical resource for complex diagnostics, performance installations, and fabrication challenges
• Review work orders, customer specifications, and build plans before work begins; monitor progress and resolve bottlenecks
• Perform and approve final vehicle inspections prior to customer delivery
• Onboard and mentor new team members on Boden procedures, standards, and platform-specific knowledge
• Develop and enforce shop SOPs, safety protocols, and quality standards
• Manage tool and equipment inventories; coordinate maintenance and repair of shop equipment
• Coordinate parts receiving and staging to ensure availability aligns with active build schedules
• Provide daily build status updates to ownership; communicate proactively on scope changes or timeline adjustments
• Foster a professional, team-first environment that reflects Boden Autohaus’s brand and reputation

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on automotive technician experience required
• 2+ years in a lead, foreman, or supervisory role within an automotive shop
• Strong experience with European and exotic vehicle platforms (Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of performance modifications including exhaust, suspension, turbo/supercharger, brakes, wheels & tires, and aero
• Excellent eye for quality and strict attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with ownership, staff, and customer-facing team
• ASE certifications preferred; Master Technician status a strong plus
• Own tools required

What We Offer:

• Leadership role with direct influence over shop culture and operations
• Opportunity to oversee some of the most exclusive and rare vehicle builds in the industry
• Hands-on involvement with custom performance builds and one-off projects
• Growth potential within a rapidly expanding, globally recognized shop
• Exposure to a large audience through our social media presence