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 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
