Production Manager

The role

The Production Manager will lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of in-house manufacturing and assembly operations. This role oversees build schedules and coordinates workflows to deliver hardware for autonomous surface vessels.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day production activities across assembly, integration, and hardware readiness.
• Own build schedules, staffing, and capacity planning.
• Implement and enforce quality, safety, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and test teams to resolve blockers.
• Lead hiring, training, and performance management for production technicians.
• Monitor key production metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in production or manufacturing roles.
• 2+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience managing assembly of complex electromechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of production planning, work order execution, and material flow.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or maritime production environments.
• Familiarity with low-rate initial production (LRIP) or hardware startup manufacturing models.
• Background with MES, ERP, or digital manufacturing tools.
• Knowledge of IPC standards or military build documentation.

Before you apply

• Requires U.S. Person status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes).
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

About the company

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