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And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now.\nArc 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.\nThe 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\nWho we’re looking for\nAs 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.\nWe'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.\nThis is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters.\nWhat You'll Do\nOwning supplier quality for electromechanical hardware including wire harnesses, electronic assemblies, batteries, powertrain components, and related systems\nDefining incoming inspection plans and acceptance criteria, and running receiving quality on purchased parts\nQualifying new suppliers and manufacturing processes through FAI, PPAP/APQP, process audits, capability studies, and production readiness reviews\nDriving supplier non-conformances from containment through root cause and permanent corrective action using structured and documented problem solving approaches\nReviewing electrical schematics, harness drawings, engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and inspection data to establish clear acceptance criteria\nEstablishing quality metrics and methods for tracking quality issues in production\nPartnering directly with engineering and suppliers to resolve design, manufacturability, and quality issues during new product introduction and production ramp\nBuilding Arc's supplier quality processes from the ground up, including incoming inspection, supplier metrics, quality standards, and escalation mechanisms\nDispositioning non-conforming material through the Material Review Board (use / rework / return / scrap)\nTraveling 50%+ to supplier sites to support qualification, production ramp, audits, issue resolution, and corrective action\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience in supplier, manufacturing, or quality engineering\nStrong 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\nHands-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\nComfortable reading engineering drawings and GD&T\nAbility to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite - including supplier sites - as needed\nAbility to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs\nBonus Qualifications\nExperience working with or within a quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001)\nExperience standing up supplier quality processes from the ground up\nCQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or similar certification\nExperience with wire harness manufacturing, including crimping, splicing, shielding, sealing, continuity testing, pull testing, and IPC/WHMA-A-620\nExperience with electronics manufacturing, including PCBA assembly, soldering, conformal coating, ESD controls, IPC-A-610, or J-STD-001\nExperience with batteries, high-voltage systems, power electronics, BMS, contactors, busbars, connectors, or other EV powertrain hardware\nFamiliarity with electrical test methods including continuity, resistance, insulation resistance, hipot, ground bonding, and basic electrical test equipment\nStrong dimensional inspection knowledge including CMMs, gauges, tolerance stack-ups, GR&R/MSA, Cp/Cpk, SPC, and statistical sampling\nExperience with machining, molding, casting, sheet metal, welding, adhesives, potting, or other electromechanical manufacturing processes\nExperience standing up supplier quality systems or processes in a fast-moving hardware organization\nComfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace\nEnthusiasm for boating and the water\nAt 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.\nWhat we offer\nThe base salary for this role is P2: $125,000 P3: $150,000 annually. \nHighly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers. As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.\nAdditionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:\nHealthcare benefits - 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision\nParental leave - 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parents\nGenerous time off - Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure\nIncome protection - Life and disability insurance for all employees\nRetirement savings - Traditional and Roth 401(k) access\nWater fund - $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose\nProfessional development - $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend \nSafety Support - Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe\nCaptain training - Training and access to take Arc boats out with friends and family\nOffice perks - Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite\nRelocation assistance - Available depending on role eligibility.\nOur values\nWe move with urgency and build with care. 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