Shipyard Optimization Manager

The role

The Shipyard Optimization Manager serves as a technical authority for shipyard build strategy, facility architecture, manufacturing engineering, operational flow, and automation integration. This role supports the definition of how ships are built and ensures facilities and operations are aligned to a throughput-driven production system.

What you will do

• Define shipyard build strategies by vessel class
• Serve as a reviewer of facility layouts and spatial design
• Integrate manufacturing engineering principles into facility and process design
• Define and validate automation opportunities
• Advise on major equipment and crane selection strategies
• Translate technical trade-offs into clear decision frameworks for leadership

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across shipyard facilities, manufacturing engineering, and operations
• Demonstrated experience designing or transforming shipyard facilities
• Deep familiarity with block construction, heavy lift operations, and material flow

Nice to have

• Greenfield shipyard or major brownfield re-architecture projects
• Experience in high-throughput global shipyards or equivalent heavy industry
• Involvement in automated panel lines and block assembly halls

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• Stock Options
• Basic life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, developing autonomous and intelligent platforms for maritime operations.