Build/Tooling Engineering Manager

Saronic • Austin, TX

75d

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms. We are seeking a highly skilled Build Engineering Manager to lead the build and tooling engineering teams for our maritime Autonomous Service Vessels. This role will coordinate efforts on the build and tooling engineering teams to accelerate the transition of Saronic’s products from development to full rate production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience managing successful build or tooling engineering teams
• Familiarity with maritime industry standards including ABS and coast guard regulations
• Strong fundamentals in core engineering principles, including structural, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Experience working in a shipyard or onboard ships
• Strong knowledge with 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX)
• Deep familiarity with interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and fabrication tolerances
• Strong communication skills across engineers, technicians, quality teams, and leadership
• Comfortable working in an industrial shipyard environment

Responsibilities

• Manage tooling requests, development and validation across all Saronic products
• Manage the build engineering team to ensure internal and external standards for configuration management and build approach are met
• Coordinate build and tooling engineering efforts to prioritize efforts and rapidly respond to technical and schedule challenges
• Operate as a leadership liaison between engineering and production teams to resolve challenges that arise during design and construction
• Manage non-conformances tickets, lead root cause analysis, and drive resolution via IRBs (Issue Review Boards) and rework plans
• Manage and coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) across products — ensure traceability, communication, implementation, and verification
• Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions for new and existing vessel concepts
• Support documentation, technical writing, and preparation of reports for internal use, regulatory bodies, and client presentations
• Manage CAD models to document changes made during ship construction

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees