Color Material and Finishes (CMF) Specialist (Torrance, CA)
About Singer
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
CMF Specialist
This role is onsite in at our HQ Torrance, CA and will also need to go to the design studio in Van Nuys, CA as needed.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience
Compensation
Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
CMF Specialist
Position Summary
The CMF Specialist works with our design & operations teams globally to ensure we deliver stunning and unique restorations that exceed client expectations and honor our principal that “Everything is Important.” They drive the implementation of innovative new content and support the development of unique features for our clients. This role is onsite in at our HQ Torrance, CA and will also need to go to the design studio in Van Nuys, CA as needed.
Essential Functions
- Efficiently and seamlessly coordinates interior development projects
- Work closely with specifications and special projects teams globally to offer support and guidance on CMF solutions for customer requests and procure relevant samples to support the client journey
- Design and refine leather weave diagrams using CAD
- Liaise with leather suppliers regarding all leather requirements such as weave diagrams, sample ordering and finalized interior specs
- Coordinate with purchasing and operations teams to ensure that interior and CMF features are executed to the highest standard
- Coordinate lead times for interior projects to ensure on-time production
- Coordinate CMF and interior elements of special projects
- Investigate new CMF content for our clients, ensuring a best in class offering with cutting edge technologies, processes and materials
- Create and seek out inspiring new design solutions through existing and new vendors
- Support in the definition of palettes for inspirational ‘hero’ specs
- Support in the definition of content for new restoration services
- Support in continuous improvement to client journey and operational processes related to CMF
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Automotive, Fashion/Apparel, Aerospace, and/or Marine applications or in a CMF focused role
- Bachelor’s degree or certification and/or technical automotive program graduate
- Advanced knowledge of leather work and premium fabrics
- Prior experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing or fashion industry
- Prior experience in luxury goods industry
- Prior experience in rapid growth environment
Skills/Abilities and Attributes
- Strong analytical, project management, computer (MS Office), communication, and writing skills (typing, spelling, grammar)
- Ability to work in a meticulous and precise manner with the desire for continuous improvement
- Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
- Strong organizational and collaboration skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently within and across departments
- Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to creatively overhaul and re-design any project or workflow to optimize comprehension, while meeting requirements
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse co-workers and personalities in engineering, production, and management; ability to have insight into their changing needs
- Ability to quickly learn, absorb, and apply technical content to further develop understanding of assembly and testing processes
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
- Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaborative skills with the ability to prioritize efficiently and effectively within and across departments
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Must be able to work in a seated position for extended periods
- Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended periods
- Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly, hear and be heard and understood both in person and by telephone
- Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person, by telephone and email
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the production environment
The starting pay for this position is $68,640 - $75,100 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
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.
Department: Design
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position