Manufacturing and Assembly Specialist

Navi AI Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Point One Navigation is seeking a Manufacturing and Assembly specialist to keep the physical side of manufacturing running smoothly. You will ensure materials move accurately, keep the shop organized, and perform hands-on build, assembly and repair work safely so engineering and operations can proceed without interruption.

You should be detail oriented, experienced with hand tools and microelectronics service work, able to lift up to 40 pounds, and comfortable with project tools, networking

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Experience with hand tools for mechanical work and basic metalworking.
• Experience with microelectronics service tools and soldering.
• Capable of lifting and moving items up to 40 pounds.
• Strong compute/communication skills and familiarity with project tools and networking.

Responsibilities

• Keep the physical shop running smoothly and safely.
• Ensure materials move in and out accurately and on time.
• Maintain organization of the shop and equipment.
• Perform hands-on build, assembly and repair work.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering and operations.
• Ship/receive and manage domestic/international logistics basics.

Skills

Detail orientation

Hand tools

Metalworking basics

Assembly tools

Microelectronics service work

Soldering and testing

Lifting/physical stamina

Compute/smartphone skills

Project management tools

Command line tools

Networking exposure

Shipping/receiving basics

Education

No specific degree stated

Tools

Digital multimeter

Soldering iron

Crimpers

Bench supplies

Basic torques tools

Drill, files, vise

Job description

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.