Manufacturing and Assembly Specialist

ABOUT US Point One Navigation is building the future of precise location. Our mission is to deliver a unified location platform that enables autonomy, safety, and efficiency across industries from robotics to transportation. We are a high-performance, high-collaboration team that thrives on solving complex problems, moving fast, and delivering impact. ROLE OUTCOME We are looking for a Manufacturing and Assembly specialist that keeps the physical side of manufacturing running smoothly. Materials should move in and out accurately and on time, the shop should stay organized and fully functional, and hands-on build, assembly, and repair work should be done safely and reliably so engineering and operations can work without interruption. We are looking for someone who is - Detail oriented with strong organizational skills - Has demonstrated capability in a safe manner with hand tools for mechanical work, such as: - Basic metalworking tools (drill, files, vise) - Basic assembly tools (torque control tools, wrenches and sockets) - Experienced in microelectronics service work using tools such as digital multimeter, soldering iron, contact crimpers, and bench supplies - Physically capable of carrying boxes and materials, and comfortable with regular lifting and moving of equipment and supplies around the shop - Able to demonstrate basic compute/smartphone skills, including: - Project management tools / productivity applications / web applications - Command line tools - Exposure to computer networking - Experienced with shipping and receiving: - Familiarity with domestic parcel carriers - Domestic LTL and international shipping a plus JOB REQUIREMENTS - Communicate effectively across the organization and within the department - Engage regularly with other team members and work cross-functionally across engineering, operations, and other departments - Follow complex procedures across multiple platforms - Organize and prioritize work over a 3-5 day span, balancing urgent and longer-term responsibilities - Support efforts to organize raw materials and finished goods in the shop - Manage and maintain shop equipment, keeping tools and workspaces organized, in good working order, and ready for use - Lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 40 pounds - Climb and work from ladders up to 12 feet to access elevated storage and equipment - Stand for extended periods - Work on-site five days a week from 10am to 6pm - CA driving license required OUR CULTURAL FOUNDATION At Point One, our cultural and operating design is built around one guiding principle: we must move with extreme speed and efficiency of effort to stay in a leadership position. This environment gives people a high level of autonomy and the ability to make a real impact. It also challenges every team member to grow — both professionally and personally. Because we focus on promoting from within rather than relying on external hiring, the opportunities for advancement are tremendous for those who seek them. That said, growth only comes from delivering in the present. What matters most is the job to be done today, not the job you want tomorrow. When we all focus on today’s outcomes with excellence, the path to greater responsibility and growth naturally follows. We think about our culture in two dimensions: HOW WE SHOW UP EVERY DAY These are the behaviors we expect every team member to bring to work — the foundation of being a consummate, high-output teammate: - Trust / Assume Best Intent — Trust allows us to move fast. When we start from trust, we spend no time second-guessing or looking for ulterior motives and thus focus all our energy on acting. - High Output, Action Oriented — Our default posture is “yes.” We bias toward action and deliver results quickly, knowing that speed and efficiency compound into impact as we unblock others around us. - Divine Discontent — We’re never satisfied with the status quo and are self-motivated to improve ourselves, our work, and our company. We actively seek feedback in real-time to shorten improvement cycles. - No Ego, One Team — Collaboration without ego creates leverage. When we win as one team, we eliminate friction and move faster together. - Self Accountability — Taking ownership is the straightest line to learning, self-improvement, and correcting our course of action. And blaming others around us is a fast path to destroying trust. OPERATING PRINCIPLES These are the systems and norms that amplify speed and efficiency at the company level: - Edge Innovation — We bias toward action over approval. Experiment, decide, and move — failure is just a step toward faster learning. - No Hierarchies — We practice self-prioritization and go direct to the source. Flattening layers reduces drag and maximizes autonomy. - Customer Experience First — We optimize for the end-to-end customer outcome, not functional or departmental efficiency. This focus cuts waste, aligns priorities, and ensures we spend effort where it matters most. If this role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you. Apply below and join us in shaping the future of precise location.