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Saronic Technologies is developing autonomous surface vessels for maritime defense. The Labeling Planner is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of vessel labeling across every system on the ship, including nameplates, equipment labels, piping and valve identification, compartment and safety labeling, and warning/caution placards.
Key responsibilities include:
**Labeling Plan Development**: Develop the overall vessel labeling plan defining what must be labeled (equipment nameplates, piping/valve identification, compartment labels, electrical panel labels, safety/warning placards). Define label content, format, and standards drawing on Navy and classification society conventions. Establish a master label list tying each label to its specific system, equipment item, or location.
**Installation Location Planning**: Define specific installation locations for every label aboard the vessel, coordinating with structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, and outfitting planning teams. Sequence label installation relative to coatings, outfitting completion, and compartment closeout. Resolve conflicts where label placement competes with equipment, piping, or structural features.
**Manufacturing & Outsourcing Strategy**: Determine which labels are manufactured in-house versus outsourced to qualified vendors based on label type, material, durability requirements, and volume. Establish vendor qualification and quality requirements. Manage label procurement, lead times, and delivery sequencing.
**Standards & Compliance**: Ensure labeling content and format comply with applicable Navy, classification society, and regulatory requirements (NAVSEA, ABS, USCG). Maintain label specification documentation and traceability records. Support design changes and engineering change orders affecting labels.
**Production Support**: Support first-article labeling installations, resolve labeling discrepancies identified during production or trials, and refine labeling plans based on floor feedback and lessons learned.
Success means every label is correctly specified, manufactured, and installed at the right location and stage of construction; label content meets Navy and classification standards without late-stage corrections; outsourced vendors deliver on time and to specification; and production and design teams trust the labeling plan as an accurate, executable reference.
**Requirements**
Required:
- Direct experience with Navy ship labeling conventions, standards, and specifications from prior shipbuilding or ship repair programs
- Experience developing or managing a vessel-wide labeling plan, including nameplates, nomenclature, piping/valve identification, and safety placards
- Understanding of label manufacturing methods and materials (engraving, embossing, adhesive-backed, metal, laminate) and their application in a marine environment
- Ability to read and interpret arrangement drawings, system diagrams, and equipment lists to determine labeling requirements and locations
- Strong organizational skills to manage a large, detailed label list across multiple systems and compartments
Preferred:
- Experience with NAVSEA or other Navy labeling specifications and standard drawings
- Experience managing outsourced label vendors, including vendor qualification and quality audits
- Familiarity with classification society (ABS) or regulatory (USCG) labeling and marking requirements
- Experience with PLM/ERP systems used to track label lists, procurement, and installation status
- Technical/trade school, associate's, or bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent hands-on labeling/outfitting planning experience
