Manufacturing Engineering Manager
About The Position
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. Job Overview The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads all ship disciplines — piping/HVAC, electrical, structural, propulsion/machinery, paint and coatings, accuracy control, and outfitting — through the detail planning activities that turn ship designs into buildable work at Port Alpha. In the near term, this role is hands-on and build-critical: owning the conversion of the Engineering Bill of Material (EBOM) into the Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM) and building the manufacturing plan inside Saronic's MES system for the first ship program. As the organization matures, this role grows into leading the broader manufacturing engineering team, including the Production Support function that captures feedback and changes from the deck plates and routes them back into design and the plan. This is a foundational leadership role for someone who can operate deep enough to personally stand up the MBOM and MES plan for a first-of-class ship, and broad enough to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team as the program scales. This role works closely with design engineering, the Master Planner, production, and facilities to ensure the manufacturing plan reflects real yard capability and stays aligned to the master schedule.
Requirements
- Significant hands-on experience in shipyard manufacturing engineering or production engineering.
- Direct experience building or maintaining a Manufacturing Bill of Material from an Engineering Bill of Material.
- Experience planning production work inside an MES or equivalent manufacturing execution/planning system.
- Prior experience leading or managing an engineering or planning team.
- Strong understanding of how a ship is actually built and how multiple disciplines interlock at each station and stage.
Nice To Haves
- Experience across multiple ship disciplines (piping, electrical, structural, propulsion, coatings).
- New construction shipbuilding experience, ideally including first-of-class or early-program experience.
- Experience building feedback loops between production and engineering, including deviation/change capture processes.
- Familiarity with ABS, USCG, or NAVSEA requirements as they apply to manufacturing planning.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (mechanical, industrial, naval architecture, or similar).
Responsibilities
- Own the conversion of the Engineering Bill of Material into the Manufacturing Bill of Material for the first ship program at Port Alpha.
- Build out the manufacturing plan within Saronic's MES system, including process routers, work center definitions, and operation sequencing.
- Personally own the Manufacturing Plan for the first ship program, serving as the source of truth that discipline planners build their work instructions against.
- Work with design engineering to resolve EBOM structure issues.
- Align the MBOM and MES plan to the master schedule and work station flow with the Master Planner and program leadership.
- Validate the plan against real yard capability with production and facilities.
- Lead manufacturing engineers across all ship disciplines, setting technical direction and planning standards.
- Hire, develop, and mentor discipline-specific detail planners, ensuring consistent planning quality and cross-discipline coordination.
- Build and lead the Production Support function as the team and program mature.
- Represent manufacturing engineering in program reviews.
- Manage planning risk and schedule interfaces with the master schedule.
- Ensure the manufacturing plan and MES data support quality, traceability, and classification/regulatory requirements.
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
- 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 with company match
- 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
- Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
