Shipyard Optimization Manager

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 Overview

Saronic 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 Responsibilities

• Define 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 & Background

• 10+ 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 Experience

• Greenfield 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.

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

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