Engine Builder

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)