Senior Mechanical Engineer - Recreational

The role

You will own major boat systems from specification through high-volume manufacturing. This includes designing composite structures, interiors, and marine systems while integrating with battery and powertrain teams.

What you will do

• Owning major boat systems from specification through design, prototyping, validation, and high-volume manufacturing
• Designing and releasing hardware across the full boat including composite structures, interiors, and marine systems
• Defining system requirements and leading design reviews
• Leading prototyping through on-water testing and driving fixes into production
• Integrating with battery, powertrain, electrical, and controls teams
• Partnering with industrial design, suppliers, and manufacturing on DFM
• Mentoring engineers and setting the technical bar for the team
• Working hands-on in production or traveling to suppliers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field
• 5+ years of industry experience, including taking hardware from concept through production
• Expert in CAD (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks)
• Strong command of PLM systems
• Experience working with composite structures
• Strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on use of hand calcs and FEA to validate designs
• Proven design for manufacturing experience releasing parts to suppliers
• Hands-on experience in fabrication, assembly, and testing
• Ability to lead technical decisions and defend them with data
• Clear written and verbal communication

Nice to have

• Marine, automotive, aerospace, or EV hardware experience (marine preferred)
• Fiberglass part infusion or open molding experience
• Tooling design experience
• Soft goods experience
• Experience working alongside industrial design teams with Class A surfaces
• Familiarity with ABYC standards
• Engineering leadership or mentorship experience
• Enthusiasm for boating and the water

Benefits

• 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• 14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Highly competitive PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
• $500 annual water fund
• $500 annual professional development reimbursement
• Monthly AI stipend
• Annual reimbursement for PPE and ergonomic equipment
• Captain training
• Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee
• Relocation assistance depending on role eligibility

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.