Production Operations Lead Technician

The role

You will provide technical leadership for a team of Electromechanical Technicians to meet production objectives. You will lead the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical and mechanical boat systems.

What you will do

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership for a team of Electromechanical Technicians
• Mentor, train, and coach technicians
• Serve as the safety champion for the assigned work center
• Partner with engineering, quality, test, and supply chain teams
• Monitor daily production progress and remove technical blockers
• Lead installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and validation of electrical and mechanical systems
• Ensure technicians execute work in accordance with engineering drawings and quality standards
• Coordinate labor assignments based on technician skill level and production priorities
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles
• Support new product introductions and engineering validation builds

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on electromechanical assembly, integration, troubleshooting, or manufacturing experience in a high-volume production environment
• Previous experience leading or mentoring technicians in a manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, engineering specifications, and work instructions
• Experience troubleshooting low- and high-voltage electrical systems, mechanical assemblies, CAN communication, or integrated electromechanical systems
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment with changing priorities

Nice to have

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and root-cause problem solving
• High school degree or GED certification
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Comfortable pushing an intense but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating, clean energy, and the water

Benefits

• Lead will receive a differential pay
• Equity in Arc
• 99% employer-paid health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision
• Arc Water Fund – Annual stipend to get out on the water
• Captain Training – Get certified to take the boat out
• 401(k) access
• Semi-annual bonuses
• Daily team lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
• Parental leave
• Boat days

About the company

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs. They are scaling production of their flagship model and extending their platform to commercial applications.