Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Saronic is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Austin, United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on Saronic.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include CAD, manufacturing engineering and dfm.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 268 other open roles at Saronic.
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Drive the development and optimization of production processes for autonomous maritime surface vessel systems.
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 OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production processes for our autonomous surface vessel systems. You’ll be responsible for developing efficient, scalable assembly and integration procedures while collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure safety, repeatability, and reliability across builds.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who can balance day-to-day support of active builds with long-term process development. You’ll operate at the critical intersection of product design and operational execution, ensuring our manufacturing systems are robust, traceable, and ready for scale.
Responsibilities
Design, document, and optimize manufacturing workflows for mechanical, electrical, and structural integration processes.
Own DFM/DFA reviews and incorporate feedback into future product iterations to improve build efficiency and cost.
Develop tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids to support repeatable builds with minimal variation.
Support integration teams with work instruction development, technician training, and real-time build troubleshooting.
Collaborate with quality engineers to define in-process inspection points and ensure first-pass yield.
Work with supply chain to align part readiness, kitting practices, and material flow with process needs.
Maintain detailed documentation, including process maps, test procedures, and revision histories.
Contribute to long-term capacity planning and production layout strategy.
Qualifications
Required
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles focused on complex
electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly, tooling development, and process validation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills across engineering and production
environments.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or regulated product environments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and Six Sigma tools.
• CAD proficiency and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and 3D models.
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of Asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
How we rate this
Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Saronic rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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