Composites Manufacturing Specialist

Arc Boat Company • Full-time • Torrance, California, United States • 2w ago

What we’re building

Our vision is to electrify all waterborne vessels, and we're starting with electric water sport boats.

Gas boats dominate today’s marine industry not because of great product offerings but because of a lack of better alternatives. Boaters have grown accustomed to vehicles that feel stuck in the 1980s: unreliable, expensive, loud, noxious, and a nightmare to own and operate. They’re also awful for the water and air they reside in.

By contrast, electric boats are superior in nearly every way: not only are they far more reliable and less costly to operate, but they’re also quieter, quicker, and cleaner, with no fumes or pollutants. However, they’ve been held back by both the technology and the talent to make them truly competitive with gas alternatives. That’s Arc’s opportunity.

Using modern, aerospace- and automotive-inspired techniques, we’re building our hulls, batteries, cooling systems, firmware, and software together to deliver the next generation of watercraft.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone that is excited by our vision, eager for a challenge, and willing to learn on the job. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership over their domain.

You will be a full-time member of our Manufacturing team and will work from our manufacturing facility in Torrance, CA. Given that we’re a startup, you will be working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. That said, here are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.

Core responsibilities

Working alongside engineering and production teams to manufacture composite parts
Troubleshooting production issues, helping to resolve issue tickets, and implementing corrective actions
Assisting in the creation and update of manufacturing BOMs, work instructions, and specifications
Collaborating with cross functional teams to improve build processes, design for manufacturability, and build quality to achieve high rate and low cost production
Supporting the production team by helping to design and build tooling

Basic qualifications

At least 2 years of industry experience
Willingness to get hands-on building next generation boats
Understanding of composite materials, manufacturing processes and vacuum resin infusion techniques to help build quality composite parts
Fiberglass lamination, trimming, and bonding experience
Experience with gelcoat and skincoat application
Experience working with composite plugs and molds
Clear written and verbal communications

Bonus qualifications

High school degree or GED certification
Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Experience with powerboats on and off the water

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

What we value

We value these five things above all else:

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, etc.

Given that we work in a sometimes intense or stressful environment, it’s vital that our values align. We’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

What you’ll get