Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Saronic Technologies; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO and Holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a skilled professional to enhance manufacturing operations through advanced systems. Responsibilities include deploying and modifying MES, ERP, and MRP systems while ensuring data accuracy. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and 3+ years of relevant experience, particularly in data analysis and dashboard creation. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, competitive salary, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with MES, ERP, and/or MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with data analysis and dashboard creation.
• Proficiency with SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Support and modify the deployment of manufacturing systems, ensuring reliability and data accuracy.
• Lead system configuration, enhancements, upgrades, and new module deployments.
• Translate manufacturing process requirements into system logic and workflows.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboard creation

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

SQL

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

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.

Responsibilities

• Support and modify the deployment of manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, and MRP, ensuring reliability, data accuracy, and alignment with production workflows.

• Lead system configuration, enhancements, upgrades, and new module deployments.

• Translate manufacturing process requirements into system logic, workflows, and data structures.

• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports to support production, quality, supply chain, and leadership decision‑making.

• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.

• Ensure end‑to‑end data traceability across manufacturing, inventory, quality, and planning systems.

• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to improve processes using system‑driven insights.

• Support lean manufacturing, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives through data and system automation.

• Develop and maintain KPIs related to throughput, yield, WIP, schedule adherence, and material availability.

• Support integrations between MES, ERP, MRP, PLM, and other enterprise systems.

• Collaborate with IT and software teams on APIs, data pipelines, and system interoperability.

• Identify opportunities to automate manual data collection and reporting processes.

• Create system documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.

• Provide user support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for system‑related issues.

• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production scaling efforts from a systems perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience working with MES, ERP, and/or MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong experience with data analysis and dashboard creation.

• Proficiency with SQL and relational databases.

• Experience translating manufacturing processes into system and data requirements.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with common MES or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, Siemens, Rockwell, or similar).

• Experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).

• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, lean principles, and production planning concepts.

• Experience supporting high‑mix, low‑volume or complex manufacturing environments.

• Scripting or automation experience (Python, VBA, etc.).

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Occasional standing and walking within the office

• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports

• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies

• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

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 CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

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).

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.