Engine Builder

Salary: $75,000-$120,000 per year About Us: OTTO WERKS is a Porsche-focused motorsport, service, and restoration facility based in Scottsdale, AZ. We build engines and gearboxes in-house, support customers across vintage and modern motorsport series, and maintain one of the strongest technical teams in the country. Our air-cooled program is growing rapidly, with projects ranging from concours-correct 356s and early 911s to motorsport application and race engines. Position Summary: OTTO WERKS is expanding and seeking an exceptionally skilledSenior Air-Cooled Porsche Engine Builder to join our in-house engine program. We build some of the highest-quality vintage and motorsport engines in the country, with a focus on correctness, reliability, and performance. This role is ideal for someone with deep hands-on experience, meticulous standards, and a passion for Porsche engineering heritage. Responsibilities: • Full teardown, inspection, machining coordination, assembly, and testing of air-cooled Porsche engines from 356 through 993. • Build both stock and high-performance configurations, including hot-rod, race, and custom-spec engines. • Perform blueprinting, balancing, deck height and compression measurements, and all tolerance-critical operations with factory-correct methodology. • Coordinate with internal and external machine shops; verify machining operations meet Porsche specifications. • Restore and refinish all components using correct coatings, plating, hardware, and finishes specific to each era. • Diagnose engine issues, evaluate wear patterns, and prepare detailed build sheets and documentation. • Collaborate closely with our Motorsports Manager, Engine Department, and Fabrication teams to ensure seamless integration of engine builds into restorations, race cars, and client projects. • Maintain an organized, clean, and methodical workflow consistent with OTTO WERKS standards. • Mentor junior technicians when appropriate and contribute to continual improvement of SOPs. Requirements: • 10+ years of Porsche air-cooled engine building experience, with documented engines or references. • Mastery of both factory-correct assembly and high-performance engine building techniques. • Strong understanding of vintage Porsche restoration standards, from zinc plating and cad finishes to hardware correctness and period-correct component selection. • Deep knowledge of blueprinting, balancing, machining processes, and tolerances. • Ability to independently manage engine projects from start to finish. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment. • High level of personal organization, cleanliness, and pride in craftsmanship. • Familiarity with dyno break-in procedures, and race-prep advantages is a plus. • Experience with water-cooled GT-series and motorsport engines (GT3, GT4RS, Cup, Mezger) is a bonus but not required. What We Offer: • Competitive salary commensurate with experience (top-of-market for the right candidate) • Healthcare benefits • Relocation assistance for exceptional applicants • Opportunities to support engines in active motorsport programs • Clean, well-equipped facility with in-house machining partnerships, alignment systems, and motorsport resources Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Health Insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • Tuesday-Friday License: • Driver's License (Required)

Qualifications

• This role is ideal for someone with deep hands-on experience, meticulous standards, and a passion for Porsche engineering heritage

• 10+ years of Porsche air-cooled engine building experience, with documented engines or references

• Mastery of both factory-correct assembly and high-performance engine building techniques

• Strong understanding of vintage Porsche restoration standards, from zinc plating and cad finishes to hardware correctness and period-correct component selection

• Deep knowledge of blueprinting, balancing, machining processes, and tolerances

• Ability to independently manage engine projects from start to finish

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment

• High level of personal organization, cleanliness, and pride in craftsmanship

• Experience with water-cooled GT-series and motorsport engines (GT3, GT4RS, Cup, Mezger) is a bonus but not required

• Driver's License (Required)

Responsibilities

• Full teardown, inspection, machining coordination, assembly, and testing of air-cooled Porsche engines from 356 through 993

• Build both stock and high-performance configurations, including hot-rod, race, and custom-spec engines

• Perform blueprinting, balancing, deck height and compression measurements, and all tolerance-critical operations with factory-correct methodology

• Coordinate with internal and external machine shops; verify machining operations meet Porsche specifications

• Restore and refinish all components using correct coatings, plating, hardware, and finishes specific to each era

• Diagnose engine issues, evaluate wear patterns, and prepare detailed build sheets and documentation

• Collaborate closely with our Motorsports Manager, Engine Department, and Fabrication teams to ensure seamless integration of engine builds into restorations, race cars, and client projects

• Maintain an organized, clean, and methodical workflow consistent with OTTO WERKS standards

• Mentor junior technicians when appropriate and contribute to continual improvement of SOPs