Engineering Manager at Saronic

Franklin, Louisiana, United States

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Defense, MaritimeIndustries

Requirements

Understand how to properly motivate direct reports to meet goals and provide direct reports with the resources to meet their goals
Can communicate effectively to company leadership on needed resources and KPIs
Can organize a cross-functional team
Analyze and make key decisions relative to changes in operations, staffing, equipment, resources, and procedures
Maintain proper administrative records
Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and sketches to understand the specifications of a project
Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Manage, train, and motivate a team of production and manufacturing engineering personnel, including hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development
Plan and coordinate production and manufacturing engineering activities to meet production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products
Monitor quality assurance processes in conjunction with the QA/QC team to maintain standards for engineering products and manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with industry specifications
Work with the EHS team to enforce workplace safety protocols, ensuring adherence to Saronic EHS guidelines and company policies to maintain a safe work environment
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as engineering output, down for repair (DFR) time, quality metrics, and labor efficiency to ensure performance meets organizational goals
Ensure direct reports are accomplishing their tasks, roles, and responsibilities as outlined in applicable job descriptions
Provide independent judgement to leadership on direct report performance, including recommendations to transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or other similar actions using established policies, procedures, and practices
Resolve production and quality problems
Provide periodic reports on decisions, issues, actions and status updates for the purpose of compliance and continuous quality improvement
Manage overall resource utilization to meet or exceed efficiency goals and recommend or direct necessary personnel, maintenance or engineering changes to help achieve those goals
Collaborate with product design team, project management team, and build engineering team to ensure product design is in line with scaled production goals, including participating in conflict resolution re: design v

Skills

Team Leadership

Production Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Quality Assurance

QA/QC

Safety Compliance

EHS

Process Improvement

KPI Monitoring

Performance Evaluation

Saronic

Develops advanced autonomous surface vessels

About Saronic

Saronic Technologies develops Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) that enhance the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. These vessels utilize adaptive path planning, passive sensors, and advanced algorithms, along with edge computing, to effectively identify and track targets. They are designed to operate in challenging environments, using resilient multichannel communications to support both manned and unmanned operations. Saronic Technologies differentiates itself by focusing on military and defense clients, aiming to improve situational awareness, extend operational reach, and enhance survivability during maritime missions. The company's goal is to provide solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing operational strategies or support new maritime tactics, generating revenue through the sale of ASVs and related customization services.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$223.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from other defense tech startups threatens Saronic's market share.

Rapid AI advancements may require costly updates to maintain competitive ASV systems.

Geopolitical tensions could hinder international collaborations and foreign government sales.

Differentiation

Saronic integrates AI, hardware, and software into scalable, fully integrated maritime platforms.

Their ASVs feature adaptive path planning and advanced algorithms for effective target tracking.

Saronic's multichannel communications enable seamless manned-unmanned teaming in contested environments.

Upsides

Raised $175M in Series B funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation in 2024.

Growing demand for autonomous vessels in defense and commercial sectors boosts market potential.

AI integration in ASVs enhances decision-making and operational efficiency for maritime missions.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI

Try Jobo Free