Benefits:
401(k)
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off
Boden Autohaus — Orange County, CA
About Us:
Boden Autohaus is a high-end performance shop 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. As our team expands, we are looking for an experienced Shop Foreman to lead our technician, fabrication, and shop staff.
The Shop Foreman is the operational leader of the Boden Autohaus shop floor. This role is responsible for directing all daily activities across the technician, fabrication, and shop support teams, ensuring every project; from exotic vehicle service to fully custom one-off builds; is completed on time, within scope, and to our uncompromising quality standard. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on technical expertise with the leadership ability to set the pace, culture, and standard of excellence our clients expect.
Position Overview:
The Shop Foreman is the operational leader of the Boden Autohaus shop floor. This role is responsible for directing all daily activities across the technician, fabrication, and shop support teams, ensuring every project; from exotic vehicle service to fully custom one-off builds; is completed on time, within scope, and to our uncompromising quality standard. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on technical expertise with the leadership ability to set the pace, culture, and standard of excellence our clients expect.
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
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent builds and lead a team in a fast-paced environment
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:
Competitive pay based on experience
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
Professional, high-standard, team-oriented environment
How to Apply:
Apply through Indeed or send your resume to KevinM@BodenAuto.com with “Shop Foreman Application” in the subject line.
Pay:
$60 - $70 per hour / $120,000 - $140,000 Yearly Salary; based on experience
Compensation note: The Shop Foreman rate reflects a 20–30% leadership premium above the senior technician ceiling, consistent with Orange County industry standards for a foreman overseeing exotic and high-performance vehicle operations. Top candidates with extensive supervisory experience and platform-specific expertise may be considered above range.
Benefits:
Employee discount
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday; occasional weekends based on build schedule