Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production processes for autonomous surface vessel systems. This role involves developing scalable assembly and integration procedures and collaborating with engineering, operations, and quality teams.

What you will do

• Design, document, and optimize manufacturing workflows for mechanical, electrical, and structural integration processes.
• Own DFM/DFA reviews and incorporate feedback into future product iterations.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids to support repeatable builds.
• Support integration teams with work instruction development, technician training, and real-time build troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with quality engineers to define in-process inspection points and ensure first-pass yield.
• Work with supply chain to align part readiness, kitting practices, and material flow with process needs.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including process maps, test procedures, and revision histories.
• Contribute to long-term capacity planning and production layout strategy.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles focused on complex electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly, tooling development, and process validation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills across engineering and production environments.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or regulated product environments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and Six Sigma tools.
• CAD proficiency and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and 3D models.

Before you apply

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
• 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 solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.