Manufacturing Engineer – Outfitting Detail Planning

The role

The Manufacturing Engineer – Outfitting Detail Planning translates design packages for joinery, safety equipment, and metal outfitting into detailed work instructions. This person coordinates installation sequences for items like manholes, ladders, and tanks to ensure they do not block access for other trades.

What you will do

• Develop detailed work instructions and installation sequences for metal outfitting, joinery, and safety equipment.
• Determine installation sequence and method relative to structural closure, coatings, and other outfitting.
• Translate arrangement drawings, joiner plans, and vendor data into instructions.
• Plan compartment and zone completion strategy by coordinating with structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, and coatings planning.
• Sequence tank closures and manhole/access cover coordination.
• Sequence ladder, walkway, and handrail installation.
• Identify and resolve constructability issues and interferences.
• Ensure work instructions reflect applicable code and class requirements.
• Work iteratively with design engineering to correct drawings or adjust installation strategy.
• Support first-article installations and refine instructions based on floor feedback.

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience in shipyard outfitting (outfitting mechanic, joiner, or metal fabricator/installer) or equivalent planning experience built on that trade background.
• Understanding of metal outfitting fabrication and installation practices and joinery installation methods.
• Working knowledge of how ships are built, including unit/block construction, erection sequence, and zone outfitting.
• Ability to read arrangement drawings, joiner plans, 3D models, and vendor/equipment data.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a wide, varied scope across many compartments in parallel.
• 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

• Experience in new construction shipbuilding; repair/overhaul experience also considered.
• Familiarity with how safety/life-saving equipment is specified and installed to meet regulatory requirements.
• Experience with PLM/ERP systems such as Teamcenter or SAP.
• Familiarity with ABS, USCG, or NAVSEA requirements as they apply to outfitting, life safety, and means of egress.
• 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 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.