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Saronic Technologies · 4 days ago

Build/Tooling Engineering Manager

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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. They are seeking a highly skilled Build Engineering Manager to lead the build and tooling engineering teams for maritime Autonomous Service Vessels, coordinating efforts to transition products from development to full rate production.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage tooling requests, development and validation across all Saronic products

Manage the build engineering team to ensure internal and external standards for configuration management and build approach are met

Coordinate build and tooling engineering efforts to prioritize efforts and rapidly respond to technical and schedule challenges

Operate as a leadership liaison between engineering and production teams to resolve challenges that arise during design and construction

Manage non-conformances tickets, lead root cause analysis, and drive resolution via IRBs (Issue Review Boards) and rework plans

Manage and coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) across products —ensure traceability, communication, implementation, and verification

Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions for new and existing vessel concepts

Support documentation, technical writing, and preparation of reports for internal use, regulatory bodies, and client presentations

Manage CAD models to document changes made during ship construction

Qualification

Build engineering managementTooling engineering management2D3D CAD softwareMaritime industry standardsTechnical drawing interpretationCore engineering principlesShipyard experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience managing successful build or tooling engineering teams

Familiarity with maritime industry standards including ABS and coast guard regulations

Strong fundamentals in core engineering principles, including structural, mechanical, and electrical systems

Experience working in a shipyard or onboard ships

Strong knowledge with 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX)

Deep familiarity with interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and fabrication tolerances

Strong communication skills across engineers, technicians, quality teams, and leadership

Comfortable working in an industrial shipyard environment

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

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

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

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

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Company

Saronic Technologies

Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.

Founded in 2022

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees