Manufacturing Systems Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Support and modify the deployment of manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, and MRP, ensuring reliability, data accuracy, and alignment with production workflows.

• Lead system configuration, enhancements, upgrades, and new module deployments.

• Translate manufacturing process requirements into system logic, workflows, and data structures.

• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports to support production, quality, supply chain, and leadership decision-making.

• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.

• Ensure end-to-end data traceability across manufacturing, inventory, quality, and planning systems.

• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to improve processes using system-driven insights.

• Support lean manufacturing, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives through data and system automation.

• Develop and maintain KPIs related to throughput, yield, WIP, schedule adherence, and material availability.

• Support integrations between MES, ERP, MRP, PLM, and other enterprise systems.

• Collaborate with IT and software teams on APIs, data pipelines, and system interoperability.

• Identify opportunities to automate manual data collection and reporting processes.

• Create system documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.

• Provide user support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for system-related issues.

• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production scaling efforts from a systems perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience working with MES, ERP, and/or MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong experience with data analysis and dashboard creation.

• Proficiency with SQL and relational databases.

• Experience translating manufacturing processes into system and data requirements.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with common MES or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, Siemens, Rockwell, or similar).

• Experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).

• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, lean principles, and production planning concepts.

• Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume or complex manufacturing environments.

• Scripting or automation experience (Python, VBA, etc.).

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Occasional standing and walking within the office

• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports

• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies

• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Benefits:

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

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

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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 with company match

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

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

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

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