Industrial Engineer

Speedrun Talent Network; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies seeks an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing and operational processes for autonomous surface vessels. You will apply lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure cost-effective, safe production in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to enhance manufacturability and drive KPI improvements across the production system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years experience in industrial engineering with material flow, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data analytics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and Minitab.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and workflow optimization.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Kaizen.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with high-tech, defense, or maritime industries.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize material flow across manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production of autonomous surface vessels.
• Implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve cycle times.
• Perform data analysis and generate actionable insights to guide process improvements.
• Develop and refine production workflows ensuring efficient use of materials, components, and labor.
• Support performance metrics, KPIs, and tools to track production efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and operations to ensure manufacturability of new or modified products.
• Identify bottlenecks, quality issues, and inefficiencies; propose practical solutions.
• Assist in capacity planning and resource allocation to meet production goals.
• Provide training on lean, Six Sigma and data analytics to team members.

Skills

Material flow

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analytics

Kaizen

Production planning

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Statistical software

Job 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.

Job Overview

As an Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for optimizing our manufacturing and operational processes related to the development of autonomous surface vessels. Your role will involve applying principles of material flow, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data analytics to improve the efficiency of our production systems, reduce waste, and ensure that all systems are cost-effective, safe, and sustainable. You will work closely with our engineering, operations, and production teams to enhance our ability to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize material flow across manufacturing processes to ensure smooth, efficient production of autonomous surface vessels.

• Implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and increase throughput.

• Conduct data analysis and generate actionable insights to guide process improvements and decision-making.

• Develop and refine production workflows, ensuring that materials, components, and labor are utilized efficiently and effectively.

• Support the development and implementation of performance metrics, KPIs, and other tools to track and improve production efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, operations) to ensure that new products or changes to existing products are optimized for manufacturability.

• Identify and address bottlenecks, quality issues, and other inefficiencies in the production process.

• Assist in capacity planning and resource allocation to meet production goals.

• Provide guidance and training on lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics techniques to team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.

• At least 3 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a strong background in material flow, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data analytics.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or other statistical software.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and workflow optimization.

• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) and ability to implement them effectively.

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt) is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Familiarity with production environments, preferably in high-tech, defense, or maritime industries.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day

• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 20 lbs.

• The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

• Ability to work outside for an extended period of time

• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain

• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day

• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures

• Ability to find issues in a work process and be alert to safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

• Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time

• Exposures to hazardous materials and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

• Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCAA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

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.