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