Marine Quality Engineer

Saronic Technologies•Franklin, LA

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented Marine Quality Engineer to support the building, integration, and testing of autonomous surface vessels. The role focuses on maintaining high quality standards across shipyard operations, including hull fabrication, welding, outfitting, electrical integration, and sea trials. The engineer will work with engineering, production, and regulatory teams to monitor and improve product and process quality and ensure vessels meet customer, naval, and industry requirements. The position oversees quality assurance, inspections, testing, documentation, compliance, and process improvement. It also involves supporting harbor and sea trials, resolving quality issues with cross-functional teams, and training shipyard personnel and inspectors on quality requirements and practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related technical field.
3–5 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or related roles within shipbuilding, defense, or complex manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of shipyard fabrication processes, including welding, hull construction, outfitting, and electrical/electronic integration.
Proficiency with inspection tools, measurement techniques, and software for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions in a fast-paced production environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with shipyard personnel, engineering teams, and external regulatory bodies.
High attention to detail and commitment to meeting strict naval, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or certifications in quality engineering, welding inspection, or maritime standards, such as AWS, ASQ, or NDT Level II/III.
Experience working with ABS, U.S. Navy, and maritime compliance standards.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and defense or maritime quality standards.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols for shipyard fabrication, assembly, outfitting, and testing processes.
Inspect work for compliance with drawings, specifications, regulatory and military standards, and customer requirements.
Identify shipyard process improvements and recommend solutions to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.
Partner with production teams to incorporate best practices and lessons learned into ongoing programs.
Conduct inspections and oversee critical processes, including welding, mechanical and electrical systems, and systems integration.
Support harbor and sea trials by verifying system readiness and quality standards before delivery.
Maintain inspection, test-result, and quality-finding records.
Prepare and present reports on quality performance, nonconformances, and corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and military standards, customer specifications, ISO 9001, and internal company policies.
Stay current on regulatory requirements and shipyard quality practices.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and program teams to resolve quality issues, provide technical support, and contribute to process and design improvements that improve vessel reliability and safety.
Support training for shipyard personnel and inspectors on quality requirements, standards, and the use of inspection tools, processes, and documentation systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Industry-standard 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 options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.