Senior Quality Engineer, Autonomous Systems Manufacturing

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives for electro‑mechanical ASV systems. You will serve as the technical authority on the production floor, directing nonconformance resolution, root cause investigations, and CAPA activities to ensure product integrity and manufacturing excellence.

You will review drawings and specs, develop inspection plans, mentor inspectors, and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Ocean, Industrial Engineering, or related
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality or production support
• Experience in aerospace, defense, maritime, or other highly regulated engineering environments is highly desirable
• Experience developing inspection plans, defining acceptance criteria, and making risk-based quality decisions
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 and other quality management systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Quality initiatives and establish inspection standards and quality checkpoints
• Drive nonconformance management with in‑process disposition approvals
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to resolve issues
• Improve quality systems to reduce defects and improve first‑pass yield
• Monitor quality metrics and translate data into actionable recommendations
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on quality practices
• Support compliance with customer specs and industry standards

Skills

Root cause analysis

Nonconformance management

CAPA

Quality improvement

Inspection planning

Manufacturing processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Ocean/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Saronic is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives for electro‑mechanical ASV systems. You will serve as the technical authority on the production floor, directing nonconformance resolution, root cause investigations, and CAPA activities to ensure product integrity and manufacturing excellence.

You will review drawings and specs, develop inspection plans, mentor inspectors, and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement in a