NPI Quality Engineer - Naval

Saronic Technologies • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Saronic Technologies is hiring a New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Engineer – Naval to ensure new products are designed, developed, and launched in compliance with quality standards and regulatory and stakeholder requirements. The role drives risk-based quality planning and translates design and process development outputs into control plans and inspection strategies that support scalable, repeatable manufacturing.

The NPI Quality Engineer partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Naval Architects to identify risks, implement controls, and support product realization from prototype through production. The role covers NPI quality planning, FMEA and risk mitigation, product and process validation, supplier quality integration, nonconformance and continuous improvement, and QMS documentation and audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.
• At least 2 years of experience in maritime, defense, robotics, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Basic understanding of naval architecture principles, including ship design, stability, structures, propulsion, and hydrodynamics.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA/DFMEA, control plans, inspection planning and metrology, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar QMS standards.
• Basic proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or NX.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.

Nice To Haves

• Involvement in both small- and large-scale NPI or product lifecycle activities.
• Familiarity with ASME Codes and Standards.
• Experience working in integration or production environments.
• Hands-on experience with MRB and nonconformance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities throughout the NPI lifecycle and develop and maintain quality plans aligned with program milestones.
• Apply AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements during product introduction.
• Participate in design reviews, gate reviews, first article builds, engineering change reviews, and readiness assessments.
• Lead or participate in DFMEA and PFMEA activities; identify risks and drive mitigation actions through closure.
• Ensure PFMEA outputs are actionable and reflect production conditions.
• Partner with Naval Architects to ensure vessel hull forms, arrangements, structures, and mechanical systems meet product requirements.
• Define and execute product and process validation activities where applicable.
• Drive closure of design, manufacturing, supplier, and test-related quality issues before production release.
• Verify that critical characteristics are adequately controlled and establish First Article Inspection requirements.
• Implement preventative actions to improve product reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality to flow down requirements to suppliers, align supplier inspection and validation with internal requirements, and support supplier qualification and processes.
• Support MRB activities during NPI builds and early production.
• Drive root cause analysis for design, supplier, manufacturing, and field issues using structured methods.
• Feed lessons learned and continuous improvement activities back into development programs.
• Help develop and maintain DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, inspection plans, and quality procedures.
• Ensure documentation is controlled within the QMS system and support internal and external audits related to NPI activities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan premium for employees and 80% for dependents.
• Generous PTO and holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Competitive salary 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level