Quality Engineer

Arc Boats•Torrance, CA

60d•Onsite

About The Position

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs. The company has proven its technology with consumers and is now scaling production and extending its platform to commercial applications with signed contracts and a strong pipeline. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for the quality of purchased parts and built boats, including supplier management, production floor quality execution, and driving non-conformances to root cause. This role requires someone who is passionate about the mission, moves fast, takes ownership, and pays attention to details. It is a full-time, on-site position at the Los Angeles headquarters.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Highly competitive equity grants
Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
Life and disability insurance for all employees
Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
$500 annual reimbursement for professional development
Monthly AI stipend
Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
Training and access to take Arc boats out with friends and family
Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility