Quality Engineer

Job description

## What we’re building The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now. Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We’re now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. Now we’re extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water. The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it ## Who we’re looking for As Arc's Quality Engineer, you will own the quality of the parts we buy and the boats we build. That means qualifying and managing our supplier base, running day-to-day quality execution on the production floor, and driving non-conformances to root cause so the same problem never comes back twice. We're looking for someone fired up by the mission and ready to build. You'll thrive here if you move fast, take ownership, and care about the details. This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters. ## What You'll Do - Owning supplier quality for electromechanical hardware including wire harnesses, electronic assemblies, batteries, powertrain components, and related systems - Defining incoming inspection plans and acceptance criteria, and running receiving quality on purchased parts - Qualifying new suppliers and manufacturing processes through FAI, PPAP/APQP, process audits, capability studies, and production readiness reviews - Driving supplier non-conformances from containment through root cause and permanent corrective action using structured and documented problem solving approaches - Reviewing electrical schematics, harness drawings, engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and inspection data to establish clear acceptance criteria - Establishing quality metrics and methods for tracking quality issues in production - Partnering directly with engineering and suppliers to resolve design, manufacturability, and quality issues during new product introduction and production ramp - Building Arc's supplier quality processes from the ground up, including incoming inspection, supplier metrics, quality standards, and escalation mechanisms - Dispositioning non-conforming material through the Material Review Board (use / rework / return / scrap) - Traveling 50%+ to supplier sites to support qualification, production ramp, audits, issue resolution, and corrective action ## Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience in supplier, manufacturing, or quality engineering - Strong technical foundation in electromechanical hardware, including the ability to read electrical schematics, wiring and harness drawings, engineering drawings and GD&T, and understand common electrical and mechanical manufacturing and inspection methods - Hands-on experience driving supplier quality using tools such as FAI, PPAP/APQP, PFMEA, control plans, SCAR/8D, root cause analysis, and process capability; willing and able to travel 50%+ to supplier sites - Comfortable reading engineering drawings and GD&T - Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite — including supplier sites — as needed - Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs ## Bonus Qualifications - Experience working with or within a quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001) - Experience standing up supplier quality processes from the ground up - CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or similar certification - Experience with wire harness manufacturing, including crimping, splicing, shielding, sealing, continuity testing, pull testing, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Experience with electronics manufacturing, including PCBA assembly, soldering, conformal coating, ESD controls, IPC-A-610, or J-STD-001 - Experience with batteries, high-voltage systems, power electronics, BMS, contactors, busbars, connectors, or other EV powertrain hardware - Familiarity with electrical test methods including continuity, resistance, insulation resistance, hipot, ground bonding, and basic electrical test equipment - Strong dimensional inspection knowledge including CMMs, gauges, tolerance stack-ups, GR&R/MSA, Cp/Cpk, SPC, and statistical sampling - Experience with machining, molding, casting, sheet metal, welding, adhesives, potting, or other electromechanical manufacturing processes - Experience standing up supplier quality systems or processes in a fast-moving hardware organization - Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace - Enthusiasm for boating and 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 offer The base salary for this role is P2: $125,000 P3: $150,000 annually. Highly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers. As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure. Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: - **Healthcare benefits** — 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision - **Parental leave** — 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parents - **Generous time off** — Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure - **Income protection** — Life and disability insurance for all employees - **Retirement savings** —Traditional and Roth 401(k) access - **Water fund** — $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose - **Professional development** — $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend - **Safety Support-** Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe - **Captain training** — Training and access to take Arc boats out with friends and family - **Office perks** — Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite - **Relocation assistance** — Available depending on role eligibility. ## Our values We move with urgency and build with care. 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, and perspectives. We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.