Manufacturing Engineer – Outfitting Detail Planning

Saronic Technologies•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer – Outfitting Detail Planning translates design packages for joinery, safety equipment, and metal outfitting items into detailed work instructions that sequence installation at the correct stage of construction. The scope includes manholes, incline and vertical ladders, independent tanks, windows, walkways, handrails, joiner bulkheads and doors, and life-saving and safety equipment. Because outfitting touches nearly every ship space, the role plans installation around structure, access, and other trades working in the same compartments. It ensures items are installed in the appropriate sequence without blocking access or requiring removal and reinstallation. The position works closely with structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, and coatings planning teams to coordinate compartment and zone completion strategy across the outfitting scope.

Requirements

Hands-on shipyard outfitting experience as an outfitting mechanic, joiner, or metal fabricator/installer, or equivalent planning experience grounded in that trade background.
Understanding of metal outfitting fabrication and installation practices for ladders, walkways, handrails, manholes, and independent tanks, as well as joinery installation methods.
Working knowledge of ship construction, including unit/block construction, erection sequence, and zone outfitting.
Ability to read arrangement drawings, joiner plans, 3D models, and vendor or equipment data.
Strong organizational skills to manage a broad, varied scope across many compartments in parallel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in new-construction shipbuilding; repair or overhaul experience is also considered.
Familiarity with how safety and life-saving equipment is specified and installed to meet regulatory requirements.
Experience with PLM or 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 or trade school education, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed work instructions and installation sequences for metal outfitting items, joinery, and safety and life-saving equipment.
Determine installation sequences and methods for each item type relative to structural closure, coatings, and other outfitting.
Translate arrangement drawings, joiner plans, and vendor or equipment data into clear instructions for mechanics and joiners.
Plan compartment and zone completion strategies in coordination with structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, and coatings planning.
Coordinate independent tank closures and manhole or access-cover installation with piping, HVAC, and electrical routing.
Sequence ladder, walkway, and handrail installation relative to structural completion and personnel access during construction.
Identify and resolve constructability issues and interferences before work reaches the production floor.
Ensure work instructions reflect applicable ABS, USCG, and NAVSEA code and class requirements for life safety, means of egress, and penetration integrity.
Work with design engineering to correct drawings or adjust installation strategies.
Support first-article installations by walking the work with mechanics, joiners, and leads.
Refine instructions and standard work based on production-floor feedback.
Maintain outfitting planning documentation and standards across the program.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance; the company pays 100% of the employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; the company pays 100% of the employee premium under the basic plan and 80% of dependent premiums.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.