Production Engineering Manager

The role

The Production Engineering Manager leads the development of the production engineering function to scale shipyard manufacturing operations. This person defines build strategies, develops production processes, and ensures vessel designs are compatible with facility capabilities.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the shipyard's production build strategy.
• Develop block breakdown structures and manufacturing strategies.
• Ensure vessel designs align with yard constraints.
• Develop engineering strategies for lifting, transporting, and erecting ship blocks.
• Define lift plans, rigging concepts, and transport methods.
• Develop standardized manufacturing processes for steel fabrication, block assembly, and erection.
• Establish production workflows, takt planning concepts, and throughput assumptions.
• Lead development of the Facilities Production Manual.
• Work with ship design teams to ensure production feasibility.
• Support the startup of new shipyard facilities and manufacturing systems.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years experience in shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, or large-scale industrial production engineering.
• Strong experience developing build strategies for large fabricated structures.
• Experience with heavy lift engineering, rigging, or large assembly operations.
• Demonstrated ability to translate product design into manufacturing processes.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations teams.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally

Nice to have

• Ship Structural Design Experience
• Familiarity with panel line production and modular ship construction
• Experience with digital production planning or simulation tools
• Background in lean manufacturing or industrial system design

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 with 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.