Manufacturing Engineer

Saronic · Defense · Franklin, LA · Production

The Manufacturing Engineer role is focused on establishing and scaling robust manufacturing processes and equipment for autonomous maritime platforms. Responsibilities include integrating new automated manufacturing assets, supporting the transition to high-volume production, and collaborating with software engineering on production management systems. The role requires hands-on operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, adherence to quality and compliance standards, and collaboration with various trades in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. integrating new and advanced manufacturing equipment seamlessly into the shipyard’s capabilities
  2. supporting the transition from low-rate to high-volume production
  3. spearheading the adoption of new automated manufacturing assets and software enhancements
  4. operates or learns how to operate manufacturing equipment
  5. trains others on how to use manufacturing equipment

Skills

Required

  • operating manufacturing equipment
  • training others on manufacturing equipment
  • understanding manufacturing equipment maintenance
  • identifying emerging needs on the manufacturing floor
  • identifying weak/strong spots in manufacturing equipment and personnel
  • adherence to paperwork and requirements for quality and compliance
  • working with software engineering team on buildout of shipyard/production management system
  • reading and interpreting blueprints and sketches
  • executing repair of manufacturing equipment
  • assisting in work prioritization and triage
  • supporting transition from low-rate to high-volume production
  • onboarding new automated manufacturing assets
  • creating manufacturing processes
  • following shipyard safety policies
  • collaborating with welders, metal fitters, pipefitters, electricians, and other trades
  • working independently and as part of a team
  • maintaining a clean and safe work area
  • maintaining a positive attitude toward customers

Nice to have

  • work aloft (on scaffold or on manlifts)
  • work in confined spaces

What the JD emphasized

  • scaling of manufacturing processes
  • high-volume production
  • automated manufacturing assets
  • software enhancements
  • production management system
  • quality and compliance