Senior Marine Quality Engineer

The posting, as Saronic wrote it

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.

SENIOR MARINE QUALITY ENGINEER

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Senior Marine Quality Engineer to lead quality engineering efforts supporting the construction, integration, and testing of autonomous surface vessels (ASVs). In this role, you will provide technical leadership across shipyard operations, including hull fabrication, welding, outfitting, electrical integration, and harbor and sea trials. You will develop and improve quality processes, establish inspection and verification strategies, and drive the resolution of complex quality issues to ensure vessels meet stringent customer, naval, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of marine manufacturing and quality engineering, a proactive approach to risk mitigation, and the ability to influence quality outcomes across engineering, production, and program teams. You will play a key role in strengthening quality systems, improving manufacturing and integration processes, and ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of vessels throughout the production lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quality Engineering Leadership: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality assurance processes across shipyard operations, including fabrication, assembly, outfitting, systems integration, and testing. Establish inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and quality controls aligned with engineering drawings, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, military standards, and customer expectations.
• Quality Systems and Compliance: Own and strengthen quality processes to ensure compliance with applicable maritime, defense, and customer requirements, including ISO 9001, ABS, and U.S. Navy standards, as applicable. Interpret complex requirements and translate them into actionable inspection, verification, and documentation practices.
• Inspection and Verification: Provide technical oversight of critical manufacturing and integration activities, including welding, hull construction, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and vessel-level integration. Develop risk-based inspection strategies and ensure appropriate verification of critical characteristics and processes. Support harbor and sea trials by evaluating system readiness, reviewing test results, and confirming quality requirements are satisfied before delivery.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action: Lead investigations into complex nonconformances, recurring defects, and systemic quality issues. Apply structured root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) methodologies to implement effective, sustainable solutions. Verify corrective action effectiveness and communicate lessons learned across programs and production

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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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