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Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. Early on, your focus will be building the systems that make pilot production work: schedules, dashboards, and workflows that keep builds moving from first article testing to tight-turnaround production runs.

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About the CompanyWe are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore.The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis.Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. We are organized as a public benefit corporation and are backed by leading venture capital firms, private investors, philanthropic investors, and endowments.About the JobOur core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean's harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention.This role leads pilot production: the place where new designs turn into real builds. You will start as a hands-on individual contributor working across several Portland-area facilities as we grow. Early on, your focus will be building the systems that make pilot production work: schedules, dashboards, and workflows that keep builds moving from first article testing to tight-turnaround production runs.As we grow, you will build and lead a small production team. Your group will sit between development and factory-scale manufacturing, working closely with engineering, manufacturing development, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure that new products and processes scale smoothly when they move into the factory.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Translate project completion targets into production schedules and provide clear need-by dates to upstream teams</li><li>Manage pilot production work both in-house and with contract manufacturing partners across multiple Portland-area sites</li><li>Stand up and operate pilot production workstations in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineers</li><li>Support the build-out of MRP and MES systems, including defining production transactions and workflows</li><li>Build production dashboards and KPIs to track output, throughput, and bottlenecks</li><li>Hire, train, and manage a production team as our pilot capacity grows</li><li>Work closely with engineering teams to move new designs from prototype builds toward stable production</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>5+ years working cross-functionally with technical teams to produce a hardware product</li><li>2–5 years directly involved with pilot production (high-mix hardware builds working closely with design teams)</li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate under aggressive production timelines</li><li>Experience building and leading a team</li><li>Experience building and using production dashboards or scorecards to drive improvements</li><li>Familiarity with manufacturing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, or similar approaches</li><li>Experience with factory tools and systems such as MES, SCADA, MRP, or QMS</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>Production experience across multiple hardware domains, with specific interest in experience with steel structures, electronics or avionics systems, pressure vessels, or marine coatings</li><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field</li><li>Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or manufacturing development programs</li><li>Experience improving manufacturing metrics such as OEE, throughput, yield, or cycle time</li><li>Experience coordinating production across multiple facilities or external partners</li></ul>The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.Additional Requirements:<ul><li>Must be authorized to work in the United States.</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits:If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:<ul><li>Cash compensation of $145,000 - $185,000</li><li>Equity in the company. We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.</li><li>A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
<ul><li>Flexible paid time off</li><li>Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)</li><li>Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)</li><li>Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)</li><li>Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)</li><li>Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA</li></ul></li><li>Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).</li></ul>Location:This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.

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Prepare espresso drinks, brewed coffee and some cold drinks following drink recipes as specified by current vendor. Interact professionally and positively with other employees, customers and suppliers, work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

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Position Details Position Information Job Title Bon Appetit: Front of House, Pilot House (Server, Cashier, Barista) Department Bon Appetit Terms and Hours Varying hours, 7:30 AM to 12AM Job Category Student Employment Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.30) Job Summary This part time position will handle Front of the House duties at the Pilot House during the Fall and Spring semesters. May be required to execute the duties at other locations on campus as needed. Position reports to a Bon Appetit Supervisor. Core Duties <ul><li>Follow all Bon Appetit cash handling standards</li><li>Prepare espresso drinks, brewed coffee and some cold drinks following drink recipes as specified by current vendor.</li><li>Ensure that all retail and display items at their station are meeting the pre-established Great Expectations display standards.</li><li>Serve customers in an efficient and friendly manner; resolves customer concerns.</li><li>Greet customers, smile and process sales properly.</li><li>Keep cashier area and general cafe clean, utilizing proper cleaning products and sanitation standards.</li><li>Responsible for inputting sales into cash register - cash, credit card, and ID card transactions. Must adhere to Bon Appetit's cash handling standards.</li><li>Other relevant duties as assigned</li></ul> Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>Must possess or obtain current Oregon Food Handler's card</li><li>Must be able to work in a crowded environment</li><li>Must possess good communication skills and be able to work in a team environment</li><li>Must be able to multi-task</li><li>Must be able to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision</li><li>Interact professionally and positively with other employees, customers and suppliers, work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments</li><li>Must follow all safety procedures</li><li>Must follow all University & Bon Appetit student employment policies</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Previous serving experience preferred, but not required</li></ul> Physical Requirements <ul><li>Frequently bend, stoop and perform extensive walking</li><li>Exert well-paced mobility to move from different areas of facility as service and production demands require</li><li>Occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of lifting force and/or negligible amount of force to move objects</li></ul> Posting Detail Information Posting Number SE706-2023 Number of Vacancies Multiple Estimated Start Date 08/28/2025 Open Date 08/01/2025 Close Date 12/15/2025

UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND

Bon Appetit: Front of House, Pilot House (Server, Cashier, Barista)

Brewing

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Exert well-paced mobility to move from different areas of facility as service and production demands require. Wear a cut-resistant glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument.

Position Details Position Information Job Title Bon Appetit: Back of House - Pilot House (Kitchen/Dishwasher) Department Bon Appetit Terms and Hours Varying hours, 7:30 AM to 11:30 PM Job Category Student Employment Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.30) Job Summary This part-time position will handle Back of House duties at the Pilot House during the Fall/Spring semesters. (May also be required to execute the duties of this position at other locations on campus as needed.) Position will report to a Bon Appétit Supervisor. Core Duties <ul><li>Assist in food preparation and service at cafe stations through meal periods</li><li>Assist culinary staff in the kitchen with food prep, batch cooking, and special events</li><li>Prepare breads, rolls, pastry, and desserts for daily operation</li><li>Assist in daily cleaning tasks in the kitchen and on the cafe stations</li><li>Assist culinary staff with proper food storage and safety controls</li><li>Assist in restocking of dishes on service line as time allows.</li><li>Sort, wash, and store dishes for the operation</li><li>Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of restaurant equipment and dishes</li><li>Other relevant duties as assigned</li></ul> Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>Possess the ability to meet Bon Appétit unit specific uniform standards for this position</li><li>Utilize all Personal Protective Equipment per Bon Appétit guidelines</li><li>Wear a cut-resistant glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument</li><li>Perform quality work within deadlines, with or without direct supervision</li><li>Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers</li><li>Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments</li><li>Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations</li><li>Must possess or obtain current Oregon Food Handler Card</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Previous kitchen experience preferred, not required.</li></ul> Physical Requirements <ul><li>Frequently bend, stoop and perform extensive walking</li><li>Exert well-paced mobility to move from different areas of facility as service and production demands require</li><li>Occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of lifting force and/or negligible amount of force to move objects</li><li>Wear a cut-resistant glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument</li></ul> Posting Detail Information Posting Number SE813-2023 Number of Vacancies Multiple Estimated Start Date 08/26/2025 Open Date 08/30/2025 Close Date 11/08/2025

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