NPI Quality Engineer - Naval

The role

The NPI Quality Engineer – Naval ensures new products are designed, developed, and launched in compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role drives risk-based quality planning and translates design and process development into control plans and inspection strategies.

What you will do

• Lead quality activities throughout the NPI lifecycle
• Develop and maintain Quality plans aligned with program milestones
• Use best practices with regards to compliance with AS9100 / ISO 9001 requirements
• Participate in design reviews, gate reviews, first article builds, engineering change reviews, and readiness assessments
• Lead or participate in Design FMEA (DFMEA) and Process FMEA (PFMEA) activities
• Identify critical risks related to product performance, manufacturing process, supplier capability, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements
• Drive risk mitigation actions and track closure
• Partner with Naval Architects to ensure vessel hull forms, arrangements, structures, and mechanical systems meet product requirements
• Define and execute Product and Process Validation activities
• Establish First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
• 2+ years in maritime, defense, robotics, or complex electromechanical systems
• Basic fundamentals in core naval architecture principles, including ship design, stability, structures, propulsion, and hydrodynamics
• Strong knowledge of: PFMEA / DFMEA, control plans, inspection planning & metrology, root cause analysis methodologies
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar QMS standards
• Basic proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX, etc.)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T

Nice to have

• Involvement in both small and large scale NPI / product lifecycle activities
• Familiarity with ASME Codes and Standards
• Experience working in integration/production environments
• Hands-on experience with MRB and nonconformance systems

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.