Senior Marine Quality Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Brownsville, TX
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field. An advanced degree or relevant professional cer
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a related technical discipline within shipbuilding, maritime, defense, or complex manufacturing environments. Demonstra
- Marine and Defense Standards: Strong understanding of applicable maritime, military, and customer quality requirements. Experience working with ABS, U.S. Navy requirements, ISO 9001, and other relevan
- Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of shipyard and marine manufacturing processes, including hull fabrication, welding, mechanical outfitting, electrical integration, and vessel-level systems in
- Quality Engineering Methods: Demonstrated proficiency in root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, nonconformance management, risk assessment, inspection planning, and continuous improvem
- Inspection and Testing: Experience developing or overseeing inspection and test plans, evaluating inspection results, verifying product conformity, and supporting harbor trials, sea trials, and final
- Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead cross-functional quality initiatives, provide technical direction, mentor team members, and influence stakeholders across engineering, production, supply chai
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex quality issues, assess technical risk, and implement sustainable corrective
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical findings, present quality performance metrics, document corrective actions, and collabo
- Attention to Detail and Accountability: High standards for technical accuracy, documentation, and product conformity, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and ensuring vessels meet stringent
Full description
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 teams.