Manufacturing Engineer

The role

This person will implement new tooling, processes, and scale maritime Autonomous Surface Vessels. They will integrate manufacturing equipment into shipyard capabilities and support the transition to high-volume production.

What you will do

• Lead manufacturing development of processes and tooling requirements for building ASVs.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure tooling and processes add efficiency gains.
• Liaise between engineering, quality, and production to resolve challenges.
• Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions.
• Support documentation, technical writing, and preparation of reports.
• Onboard new automated manufacturing assets.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements across all areas.
• Identify and resolve emerging needs on the manufacturing floor.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills across engineers, technicians, quality teams, and leadership.
• Comfortable working in a combined indoor/outdoor industrial shipyard environment.
• Will be required to work aloft (on scaffold or on manlifts) and in confined spaces occasionally.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• May require travel to suppliers and other manufacturing sites.
• Follow all shipyard safety policies, including proper use of PPE, fire prevention, and confined space protocols.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX).
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced ship production environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing and walking within the office / shipyard.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a shipyard or onboard ships.
• Familiarity with interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and fabrication tolerances.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC machining, welding, aluminum fabrication, additive manufacturing, etc.)

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
• 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.