Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Autonomy in Maritime Systems

RiseMe; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production processes for autonomous surface vessel systems. You’ll develop scalable assembly methods while collaborating with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure safety and reliability across builds.

This role balances day-to-day support of active builds with long-term process development, operating at the intersection of product design and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles focused on complex electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly, tooling development, and process validation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills across engineering and production environments.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and optimize manufacturing workflows for mechanical, electrical, and structural integration processes.
• Own DFM/DFA reviews and incorporate feedback into future product iterations to improve build efficiency and cost.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids to support repeatable builds with minimal variation.
• Support integration teams with work instruction development, technician training, and real-time build troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with quality engineers to define in-process inspection points and ensure first-pass yield.
• Work with supply chain to align part readiness, kitting practices, and material flow with process needs.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including process maps, test procedures, and revision histories.
• Contribute to long-term capacity planning and production layout strategy.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Electromechanical systems

Documentation & communication

Security clearance eligible

Tools

CAD

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production processes for autonomous surface vessel systems. You’ll develop scalable assembly methods while collaborating with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure safety and reliability across builds.

This role balances day-to-day support of active builds with long-term process development, operating at the intersection of product design and