Build Engineer

About the role

The Build Engineer will play a pivotal role in transitioning Arc's commercial vessels from development to high-rate production. Key responsibilities include developing production procedures, architecting manufacturing systems, and optimizing production flow.

Responsibilities

• Developing production procedures and processes, and managing the transition of parts and assemblies from development to production
• Architecting the manufacturing system, factory layout, and processes to deliver Arc's next-generation commercial vessels
• Reviewing CAD models and providing manufacturing feedback to ensure designs are optimized for high-rate production and on-time delivery
• Designing production tooling using hand calculations and CAD
• Creating and managing manufacturing BOMs, work instructions, and specifications
• Integrating subsystems into full vehicle assemblies, and developing and executing test procedures
• Dispositioning rework and repairs during the manufacturing process
• Questioning assembly and test requirements, deleting parts and processes, simplifying production flow, and cutting in targeted automation
• Implementing linear production flow, visual indicators of bottlenecks and stock-outs, and product-specific build/test cells for low-intervention production
• Interfacing with contractors and suppliers, and partnering with other teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vessels

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, operations engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or a related engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands-on experience driving design, development, and manufacturing (internships, personal projects, and academic project team experience are applicable)
• Willingness to get hands-on building next-generation boats
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs including trailering and boarding onto water vessels as needed
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Qualifications

• Excellent grasp of the fundamentals of Design for Manufacturability
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Experience in build/test development and on-time delivery of new hardware
• Experience with manufacturing processes, including but not limited to fabrication, welding, machining, or assembly
• Strong analytical/scientific programming skills (i.e. Python, Matlab, Excel)
• Exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Leadership or mentorship experience and the ability to communicate and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization (technicians, engineers, exec team)
• Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating and the water

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Experience with manufacturing tools and techniques

Benefits

• Base salary range: P2: $125,000 P3: $150,000 annually
• Competitive equity grants
• Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
• Top-tier benefits including healthcare, parental leave, time off, income protection, retirement savings, and more
• Office perks such as daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee
• Relocation assistance available