Ship Build Strategist

The role

The Ship Build Strategist defines the build sequence, block and zone breakdown, and stage-of-construction plan for autonomous vessels. This role translates approved designs into efficient build paths and serves as a central point between engineering, production, and planning.

What you will do

• Develop and own the build strategy for each vessel and program
• Develop and maintain a master integrated production schedule
• Translate approved designs into buildable work sequences
• Create detailed work breakdown structures, unit/zone boundaries, and work packages
• Integrate the build strategy with the master production schedule and Production Control
• Feed producibility and design-for-production requirements back to engineering
• Partner with manufacturing engineering and optimization teams
• Identify build risks, constraints, and recovery or optimization opportunities
• Facilitate build-strategy and sequencing input to production planning and schedule reviews
• Support launch, dock trials, sea trials, and customer delivery readiness

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering, Construction or Project Management, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
• 5+ years of experience in shipbuilding, production / manufacturing engineering, build planning, industrial construction, or project controls
• Experience with modular / block construction, build sequencing, and stage-of-construction planning
• Strong understanding of production workflows and shipyard, manufacturing, or industrial construction environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, production plans, and technical documentation
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and competing priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working directly within shipyard, manufacturing, or operational environments

Nice to have

• Familiarity with ERP, MES, or digital production management systems
• Familiarity with aluminum vessel construction and/or naval / defense programs
• Understanding of critical path scheduling, earned value management, or project controls methodologies
• Exposure to lean / industrial-engineering methods and to automation or robotics in fabrication
• Experience with resource planning, capacity modeling, and production forecasting
• Familiarity with class and regulatory frameworks (ABS, USCG)
• PMP, PMI-SP, AACE, Lean, or similar professional certifications
• Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing or rapid production scaling environments
• Proficiency with scheduling software

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• 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 (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees)

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.