The Vice President of Finance at the Piston Group is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial management. This role involves managing financial planning, accounting practices, and relationships with stakeholders such as banks, shareholders, and the financial community. The VP Finance is part of the executive team and reports to the Board of Directors. The position focuses on handling daily financial operations while ensuring the company’s financial strategies support its overall goals. Using data and insights, this leader helps maintain the company’s competitiveness and long-term stability.  

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for the supervision, formulation, administration and coordination of industrial engineering policies designed to improve operating performance, reduce waste and delays and otherwise promote cost reductions on a company-wide basis. Activities involve using time study or standard data for a variety of machine, assembly and hand operations, production methods, equipment layout, material handling, and manpower, equipment and material utilization in order to improve operating performance.   Supports Engineering Cost Estimators by suppling data from existing projects or validating assumption for new projects to help generate cost...

Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair and/or replacement of plant equipment and systems. To ensure maximum production quantity and quality.   Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the...

The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Involvement will range from initial project sourcing all the way through SOP +90 days, or as required for corporate employees or launch through EOP plant employees. Both may be required to support implementation of engineering changes for current production products. You will provide your controls expertise to help in tooling design and automation for new projects and process changes driven by product engineering changes. Additionally, responsible for the transfer of all equipment and process documentation to the Production Plant prior to...

The Materials Manager directs and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in movement and distribution of raw materials, equipment, machinery and supplies in and out of the plant. Additionally, directs and administers the production schedule, inventory / warehouse control, warehousing, shipping, logistics and customer service. Supervisory responsibility for the Master Scheduler, Material Analyst, Customer Service Analyst and Warehouse Supervisor. Responsible for maintaining hourly payroll through the payroll system. Respond to issues and requests to ensure no impact to delivery ratings. Issue, monitor, change and distribute weekly production schedules. Work with Material Analyst to file...

Piston Automotive is seeking an IT Plant Manager for our Wentzville, MO facility. This role is crucial in managing all IT-related activities at the local plant, with key responsibilities encompassing infrastructure, manufacturing software, and business operations. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, the IT Plant Manager will play an integral role in supporting continuous improvement initiatives and shaping the local plant culture.   Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things...

Piston Automotive is looking for an IT Support Analyst to be responsible for supporting, troubleshooting and delivering personal computer system solutions and initial support for IT infrastructure for the enterprise. These projects include resolving user community technical issues and maintenance of IT systems.   Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our...

The Advanced Quality Engineer will provide analytical and technical support to the Quality and Program Management teams. Responsible for maintaining and improving Piston Automotive’s overall product quality in the upfront product development phases within the APQP process. Responsible for quality system support for product development projects; provide inputs to Program Management and Manufacturing Engineering from a quality perspective; work closely with the team to achieve the quality goals for process designs and reduce the risks for serial production associated with these processes. Primary function of this role is to interact with Piston Automotive Program Management and our...

At Piston Automotive, the Ink Room Operations and Lab Specialist will be responsible for producing specialized catalytic inks for use in fuel cells.  This role will also support lab operations and quality analysis to meet production requirements.  These specialists work in controlled environments such as clean rooms, where they apply their technical skills to blend and prepare ink formulations and maintain high-quality standards. Key responsibilities include calculating material quantities, documenting preparation processes, performing ink solution analysis, and troubleshooting equipment. Additionally, they collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering teams to drive continuous...

The Program Manager is a strategic thinker who will facilitate all program deliverables as defined in the Piston Gate Review process supporting APQP requirements from prototype thru SOP (Start of Production).  Maintains/reports internal program health status.  Acts as the single point of contact with the cross-functional Piston Launch Team for the dissemination of customer requirements as defined in the APQP process and Piston Gate Review process.  Tracks status to customer deliverables via ratings defined in the Piston Gate Review and APQP process. Supports all customer required capacity planning activities. ...

This position will provide a wide variety of general building and equipment maintenance repairs and services for Production. This includes all preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance requirements.   Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently...

Piston Automotive is seeking a Director of Business Development to strategically expand and deepen relationships within the automotive customer ecosystem. This role will focus on cultivating partnerships with both current and prospective automotive clients, enhancing existing relationships while emphasizing value-added services.The Director will serve as a key liaison between Piston Automotive and its automotive customers, developing strategies that demonstrate the company’s value proposition. Responsibilities include conducting market analysis, exploring collaboration opportunities, and creating targeted engagement strategies to meet the evolving needs of automotive clients.The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the automotive...

The Master Scheduler will ensure a continuous supply of material (components/packaging, etc.) to support production and ensure 100% on-time delivery to the customer. Work with production to determine schedules based on customer needs and ensure / review material availability. Coordinate, prioritize and communicate materials status, production priorities and delivery commitments for any exceptions (outside the normal process). Assist the Materials Manager as required in supervising the materials, shipping and receiving staff. You will monitor and update customer systems as required by the customer (Ford, Chrysler, GM, Honda, etc.). Will assist with the physical inventory.

The Environment Health & Safety Specialist provides technical environmental safety and health support to production and corporate personnel. Develops corporate environmental safety and health programs and objectives and coordinates training programs. Monitors environmental safety and health regulations and provides technical support to plant and corporate personnel to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental safety and health regulations.    Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that...

The Assistant Plant Manager is a critical thinker with independent thinking skills who will support the Plant Manager in directing and managing all plant operations. This role has responsibilities across Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other production-related activities within the site. The Assistant Plant Manager helps manage plant employees and contributes to their performance management, collaborating with other functional leaders. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and planning skills, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.  

At Piston Automotive, The Plant Manager and Launch Manager role is a critical position responsible for both launching and managing a manufacturing facility. This dynamic role combines the responsibilities of overseeing the launch process and transitioning into plant management post-launch. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both launch management and plant operations, with the ability to seamlessly transition between these phases. 

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising plant employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.   Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people...

The Plant Controls Engineer plays a crucial role in maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting the control systems essential to production processes within the manufacturing facility. This position involves supporting and improving existing control systems to ensure optimal production efficiency and safety. The plant Controls Engineer provides expertise for the maintenance of ongoing production processes, including the implementation and documentation of required process changes to support continuous improvement and product changes. The Controls Engineer assists in optimizing tooling design and automation processes to prevent or minimize production downtime. You should be self-motivated and able to work with...

The Warehouse Supervisor serves as support to the Materials Manager and  the Master Schedulers of the Materials Department. Train shipping and receiving employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, assist with appraising performances, rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure area is fully staffed to meet the material movement needs. Provide support for the Material Tech in the event of vacation, absences or call-in day. Responsible to cover docks in between shifts. Provide support to the Materials department with day-to-day shipping and receiving task. Perform Ford eDDL/CMMS training to respond to customer notices. Maintain and...

Piston Automotive of Marion, OH is seeking a Master Scheduler to join the team. The Master Scheduler will ensure a continuous supply of material (components/packaging, etc.) to support production and ensure 100% on-time delivery to the customer. Work with production to determine schedules based on customer needs and ensure / review material availability. Coordinate, prioritize and communicate materials status, production priorities and delivery commitments for any exceptions (outside the normal process). Assist the Materials Manager as required in supervising the materials, shipping and receiving staff. You...