Manufacturing Engineer – Structural Detail Planning

The role

The Manufacturing Engineer – Structural Detail Planning defines how a vessel's structure is built from individual parts to the complete erected hull. This person establishes build strategies, detailed work instructions, and ensures secondary structure and foundations are installed at the correct construction stage.

What you will do

• Develop the build strategy breaking the hull into its construction hierarchy.
• Define breakdown locations based on facility constraints, crane capacity, and sequence.
• Specify fit-up, alignment, and weld sequence to control distortion.
• Develop work instructions for fabrication and assembly.
• Plan and sequence erection joints to maintain hull fairness.
• Define temporary supports, strongbacks, and fairing aids.
• Plan how secondary structure is installed and welded at the correct build stage.
• Coordinate with piping, electrical, HVAC, and outfitting planning.
• Identify and resolve interferences and sequencing conflicts.
• Support first-article and lead-unit builds by walking the work with trades.

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience in shipyard structural trades (fitter, welder, structural fabricator) or equivalent planning experience built on that trade background.
• Understanding of steel fabrication methods (cutting, forming, rolling, fit-up) and welding sequence.
• Strong understanding of ship construction hierarchy from parts through erected hull.
• Ability to read structural drawings, 3D models, midship sections, and shell expansions.
• Strong written communication skills to produce clear, unambiguous work instructions.

Nice to have

• Experience in new construction shipbuilding; repair/overhaul experience also considered.
• Familiarity with structural modeling tools such as ShipConstructor, Rhino, Tribon, or AutoCAD.
• Experience with PLM/ERP systems such as Teamcenter or SAP.
• Familiarity with ABS, USCG, or NAVSEA requirements as they apply to structural fabrication and welding, including weld procedure qualification and NDT.
• Technical/trade school, associate's, or bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

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 opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity 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 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.