Work with Piston Automotive plants, their supply base, and other internal functional resources to ensure purchased material meets Piston requirements in all areas: technical specifications, quality and delivery. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure root cause analysis processes are in place that will result in the implementation of timely, robust, permanent corrective actions. Assess supplier part qualification criteria to improve robustness in process, inspection, detection, and containment activities when issues arise. Preside over chronic supplier issues to provide feedback to them in the form of onsite audit reports and scorecards.  

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 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...

Lead, develop and deploy all aspects of the Quality System to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, internal Corporate Quality objectives, as well as providing a strategic vision of the quality function for the company.  Additionally, this role will provide vision, strategies and tactical plans to drive a companywide Continuous Improvement Program, currently identified as the Piston Operating Philosophy (POP), in alignment with corporate strategic objectives.   Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building...

Administers policies relating to all phases of Plant hourly human resources activity by partnering with Piston leaders to ensure clear and consistent understanding of the company’s policies and procedures, to improve morale, enhance work relationships, increase productivity and employee retention. The Plant Human Resources Generalist keeps records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.  As well as advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.  Identifies and clarifies and reports employee issues, evaluate...

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...

Overview The Account Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating activities of the department in a manufacturing organization concerned with providing customers technical services in conjunction with marketing activities. Serves as the commercial liaison with customers, directly interfacing with customer engineering and purchasing activities   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...

Piston Automotive is seeking an IT Plant Manager for our Marion, OH facility. The IT Plant Manager is responsible for the management all activities related to the local Plant. The key areas of responsibility include infrastructure, manufacturing software, and business. This position will be a key member of the Plant Leadership Team with integral role in supporting the continuous improvement of the business and local plant culture.   Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make...

Piston Automotive is HIRING a Quality Manager for our North Kansas City, MO facility   The Quality Manager provides leadership to the Quality department and plant quality processes and procedures. Plans, coordinates, and directs quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Interprets quality control philosophy to key personnel in organization. Acts as a Management Quality Representative for the company in any decision-making...

The Corporate HR Manager/HR Business Partner serves as a strategic and operational HR leader for the Piston Group corporate office. This role supports employees and leaders in delivering people strategies aligned with business objectives and the ONE PISTON Talent Cycle.This role is accountable for core HR functions including performance and talent management, workforce planning, DEI, internal mobility, employee relations, and compliance. The HRBP ensures responsive support, functional excellence, and continuous improvement while building leadership maturity and a positive, inclusive employee experience.  

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 better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience,...

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 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...

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. 

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...