Marine Propulsion & Machinery Installation Specialist

Saronic; Brownsville (TX); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion & Machinery Installation Planning to define complex, high-precision installation steps for main propulsion equipment aboard autonomous surface vessels.

You will translate design intent into sequenced work instructions and align them with hull construction, foundations, and interfacing systems in coordination with structural, electrical, piping, and HVAC teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with marine propulsion/machinery.

Responsabilités

• Translate machinery arrangements, vendor installation/alignment manuals, and shaft line calculations into step-by-step installation work instructions.
• Define installation sequence relative to hull construction and erection, including what must happen before erection, after hull closure, or only once the vessel is afloat.
• Coordinate with structural, electrical, piping, and HVAC planning to ensure foundations and interfacing systems are ready at the right stage.
• Specify foundation chocking, grouting, and bolt torque/sequence requirements.
• Define alignment procedures (sag/gap, laser/optical alignment, bearing load checks) and sequence shaft line installation relative to hull deflection, launch, and dock trial milestones.
• Define rigging, lifting, and handling plans for heavy machinery moves.
• Define installation and sequencing requirements for anchor handling systems, including windlass/winch foundations, chain locker and hawsepipe arrangements, and anchor stowage and deployment components.
• Plan installation, fit-up, and functional test sequencing for bow/stern ramp systems and ramp lowering/actuation systems specific to LCUs, including hydraulic or mechanical actuation components, hinge and pin arrangements, and ramp locking/securing mechanisms.
• Coordinate ramp and anchor system installation with structural closure, coatings, and electrical/hydraulic system planning to ensure components are installed and tested at the correct build stage.
• Specify inspection hold points and acceptance criteria (foundation flatness, alignment tolerance, bolt torque, NDT of critical welds) across propulsion, anchor, and ramp systems.
• Define functional test and operational checkout requirements for anchor handling and ramp lowering systems prior to sea trials.
• Coordinate with quality assurance and vendor technical representatives on inspection and acceptance.
• Ensure instructions reflect ABS, USCG, NAVSEA requirements, vendor warranty terms, and documentation needs through sea trials.
• Support first-article installations and witness alignment checks, functional tests, and sea trials where needed.
• Refine installation procedures based on floor feedback, vendor guidance, and lessons learned.
• Maintain installation and alignment documentation standards across the program.
• Propulsion and machinery installations meet alignment and tolerance requirements on the first attempt.
• Anchor handling and ramp lowering systems are installed and function correctly on the first functional test.
• Shaft line alignment remains valid through launch, dock trials, and sea trials.
• Installation sequence avoids rework from hull deflection or premature installation.
• Inspection hold points catch issues before they compound into equipment damage.
• Production, quality, and vendor representatives trust the installation plan as an accurate reference across all machinery systems.

Connaissances

Hands-on experience with marine propul

Description du poste

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion & Machinery Installation Planning to define complex, high-precision installation steps for main propulsion equipment aboard autonomous surface vessels.

You will translate design intent into sequenced work instructions and align them with hull construction, foundations, and interfacing systems in coordination with structural, electrical, piping, and HVAC teams.