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Saronic Technologies is seeking a Marine Quality Engineer to join their team supporting the building, integration, and testing of autonomous surface vessels for maritime defense. This role is based in Franklin, LA and focuses on ensuring the highest standards of quality across shipyard operations.
You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols for shipyard processes including hull fabrication, assembly, outfitting, electrical integration, and sea trials. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, regulatory/military standards, and customer requirements; identifying opportunities for process improvement within shipyard operations; overseeing critical processes such as welding, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and systems integration; maintaining accurate records of inspections and test results; ensuring compliance with regulatory and military standards, ISO 9001, and internal policies; collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, production, and program teams to resolve quality issues; and supporting training of shipyard personnel on quality requirements and inspection tools.
You will work closely with engineering, production, and regulatory bodies to monitor, evaluate, and enhance product and process quality. The role involves both desk-based work (documentation, reporting, analysis) and field activities (inspections, harbor and sea trials, shipyard oversight).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related technical field (advanced degrees or certifications in quality engineering, welding inspection, or maritime standards such as AWS, ASQ, NDT Level II/III are a plus)
- 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or related roles within shipbuilding, defense, or complex manufacturing environments
- Experience working with ABS, US Navy, and maritime compliance standards is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of shipyard fabrication processes (welding, hull construction, outfitting, electrical/electronic integration)
- Proficiency in inspection tools, measurement techniques, and software for data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and defense/maritime quality standards preferred
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to identify root causes and drive corrective/preventive actions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail with commitment to delivering products meeting strict naval, customer, and regulatory requirements
Note: This role requires access to export-controlled information and U.S. Person status as defined by U.S. law.
