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Quality Engineer

Arc Boat Company
Location
Torrance, CA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in supplier, manufacturing, or quality engineering
  • Strong technical foundation in electromechanical hardware
  • Hands-on experience driving supplier quality using tools such as FAI, PPAP/APQP, PFMEA, control plans, SCAR/8D, root cause analysis, and process capability
  • Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring and harness drawings, engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Willingness to travel 50%+ to supplier sites
Nice to have
  • 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 and electronics manufacturing
  • Familiarity with electrical test methods and strong dimensional inspection knowledge
What the job really is

As a Quality Engineer at Arc, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of electromechanical hardware and the boats produced. This includes managing supplier quality, defining inspection plans, qualifying new suppliers, and driving non-conformances to resolution. You will work closely with engineering and suppliers to address quality issues and build quality processes from the ground up, with significant travel to supplier sites required.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $125,000 to $150,000 annually
  • Highly competitive equity grants and semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
  • 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits
  • 14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
  • Highly competitive PTO with opportunities to earn more with tenure
  • Life and disability insurance for all employees
Things to weigh
  • Role requires significant travel (50%+) to supplier sites
  • Fast-paced environment may require extended hours and weekends
  • Position is full-time and on-site at the Los Angeles headquarters
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