Shipyard Optimization Manager

Employer description

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 OverviewSaronic Technologies is seeking a Shipyard Optimization Manager to serve as a technical authority for shipyard build strategy, facility architecture, manufacturing engineering, operational flow, and automation integration.

 This is a senior, architect-level SME role responsible for supporting the definition of how ships are built and ensuring that facilities, equipment, automation, and operations are structurally aligned to a throughput-driven production system.

This role exists to ensure that facility design is driven by production logic rather than forcing build strategy to adapt to fixed infrastructure.

Core ResponsibilitiesDefine shipyard build strategies by vessel class, including panel lines, sub-assembly, and block assembly requirements, and pre-outfitting depth

Serve as a reviewer of facility layouts and spatial design

Integrate manufacturing engineering principles into facility and process design

Define and validate automation opportunities that create structural advantage

Advise on major equipment and crane selection strategies

Translate technical trade-offs into clear decision frameworks for leadership

Required Experience & Background10+ years of experience across shipyard facilities, manufacturing engineering, and operations.

Demonstrated experience designing or transforming shipyard facilities

Deep familiarity with block construction, heavy lift operations, and material flow

Strongly Preferred ExperienceGreenfield shipyard or major brownfield re-architecture projects

Experience in high-throughput global shipyards or equivalent heavy industry

Involvement in automated panel lines and block assembly halls.

BenefitsMedical 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 

 Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees”

 If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.