Sr. Quality Engineer

Saronic Technologies • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives supporting the manufacturing, integration, and delivery of complex electro-mechanical systems for autonomous surface vessels. The role requires technical judgment, understanding of design intent, structural integrity, and manufacturing processes, along with extensive experience in root cause analysis, nonconformance management, and production support.

As a senior member of the Quality team, the engineer serves as a technical authority on the production and integration floor, makes risk-based quality decisions, resolves complex technical issues, and partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to protect product integrity and operational excellence. The position calls for someone comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing cross-functional teams, and balancing quality, safety, performance, and delivery without compromising engineering standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Ocean, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience, including demonstrated experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or production support.
• Experience supporting complex electro-mechanical assemblies, integrated systems, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional inspection, and product acceptance requirements.
• Expertise in root cause analysis, nonconformance management, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience developing inspection plans, defining acceptance criteria, and making risk-based quality decisions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, and bills of materials to evaluate product conformity and support technical issue resolution.
• Experience collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve complex production issues.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and drive issues to resolution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, maritime, or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and other applicable quality management system requirements.
• Experience mentoring engineers or inspectors and leading cross-functional quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality assurance processes, inspection strategies, and manufacturing controls; provide technical guidance on the production and integration floor.
• Lead evaluation and resolution of complex nonconformances, provide in-process disposition recommendations and approvals within delegated authority, and coordinate prevention of recurrence.
• Facilitate root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies; drive corrective and preventive actions and validate their effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and quality checkpoints, and mentor inspectors and technicians.
• Review engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, and bills of materials to assess manufacturability, inspection requirements, and compliance with design intent.
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve technical issues and support Engineering Change Orders and Design Change Orders.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen manufacturing controls, reduce defects, improve first-pass yield, and minimize rework and scrap.
• Establish and monitor quality metrics, analyze performance data, and communicate recommendations, risks, and improvement plans to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Evaluate product and process risks and drive timely resolution of issues affecting safety, performance, reliability, production readiness, or customer delivery.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in manufacturing quality and nonconformance resolution; mentor engineers, inspectors, and production personnel.
• Ensure manufacturing and inspection activities comply with internal quality requirements, customer specifications, and industry standards.
• Contribute to developing and improving quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation.

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 employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Generous paid time off 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: Senior