Job Description

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 skilled Senior 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)

Job Tags

Relocation package,

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