Production Operations Lead Technician

About the role

The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense, yet runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. The company has started with consumers to develop and harden core technology, is scaling production of its flagship model, and is extending the platform to commercial applications — tugs, ferries, and defense — with years of signed contracts and a pipeline spanning every vessel type.

This is a full-time, on-site role at Arc's Los Angeles headquarters. You will report to the Area Supervisor and work closely with a lean, high-trust team where everyone's work matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership for a team of Electromechanical Technicians, coordinating daily work priorities and ensuring safe, efficient execution to meet production objectives.
• Mentor, train, and coach technicians to develop technical proficiency, improve workmanship, and reinforce a culture of safety, quality, ownership, and accountability.
• Serve as the safety champion for the assigned work center by driving compliance with PPE requirements, safe work practices, electrical safety, lifting procedures, and company policies while proactively identifying and eliminating hazards.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality, Test, and Supply Chain to translate engineering intent into executable work instructions and support successful implementation of process improvements.
• Monitor daily production progress, remove technical blockers, escalate risks appropriately, and communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure production schedules and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Lead the installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and validation of complex electrical and mechanical systems, including wiring harnesses, batteries, cooling systems, steering, drivetrain components, pumps, controls, and other integrated boat systems.
• Ensure technicians execute work in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, torque specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements while driving first-pass quality and minimizing rework.
• Coordinate labor assignments based on technician skill level, production priorities, and workload while maintaining high utilization and supporting technician development.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, throughput, standardized work, tooling, workstation organization, and production flow using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Support new product introductions, engineering validation builds, and process changes by providing hands-on technical expertise and feedback to improve manufacturability and production readiness.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on electromechanical assembly, integration, troubleshooting, or manufacturing experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring technicians in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, engineering specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience troubleshooting low- and high-voltage electrical systems, mechanical assemblies, CAN communication, or integrated electromechanical systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and root-cause problem solving is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment with changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school degree or GED certification.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Comfortable pushing an intense but sustainable pace.
• Enthusiasm for boating, clean energy, and the water.

Pay

The base salary for this role is $39/hr + lead differential.

Benefits

• Lead differential pay
• Ownership – Equity in Arc
• 99% employer-paid health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision
• Arc Water Fund – Annual stipend to get out on the water, however you choose
• Captain Training – Get certified to take the boat out with friends and family
• 401(k) access
• Semi-annual bonuses – Tied to your impact, not just your tenure
• Daily team lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
• Parental leave
• Boat days – Regular on-the-water outings
• A chance to define the future of boating

Values

• Ownership over both your work and the company's success
• Empathy for colleagues and for customers
• Humility in problem solving and collaboration
• Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
• Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives