Ship Build Strategist

Saronic Technologies Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

Retirement Plan (401(k))

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch and unlimited drinks/snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies seeks a Ship Build Strategist to define how autonomous vessels are built—from keel to delivery. You will own the build strategy across the shipyard, translating designs into efficient build paths, maximizing pre-outfitting, and aligning with capacity and schedule to meet milestones safely.

The role requires shipbuilding or complex fabrication experience and strong methods/industrialization thinking in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift rapidly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in shipbuilding, production/ manufacturing engineering, build planning, industrial construction, or project controls.
• Experience with modular/block construction, build sequencing, and stage-of-construction planning.
• Strong understanding of production workflows in shipyards, manufacturing, or industrial construction.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, production plans, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working directly within shipyard/ manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the build strategy for each vessel/program—from keel to delivery.
• Develop and maintain a master integrated production schedule.
• Translate designs into buildable work sequences to maximize pre-outfitting and minimize rework.
• Create detailed WBS, unit/zone boundaries, and work packages aligned to Production.
• Integrate the build strategy with the master production schedule and Production Control.
• Provide feedback from producibility to engineering to improve the design baseline.
• Collaborate with engineering, optimization, and tooling teams to align methods and MES packaging.
• Identify build risks, constraints, and optimization opportunities across construction stages.
• Contribute to daily/weekly/monthly production planning and schedules.
• Support launch, dock trials, sea trials, and customer delivery readiness.
• Support capacity planning, make/buy, modularization, and industrialization efforts.
• Establish and maintain build-strategy standards, playbooks, and lessons learned.
• Maintain build-strategy data in ERP/MES and scheduling systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for throughput and predictability.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Project controls

Shipbuilding processes

Block/modular construction

Reading engineering drawings

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Operational environment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Construction or Project Management

Tools

ERP systems

MES

Scheduling software

Lean / industrial methods

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.

About Saronic

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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Ship Build Strategist to define how our autonomous vessels are built — the build sequence, block and zone breakdown, and stage‑of‑construction plan that carry a hull from prefabrication through commissioning and delivery.

This role is responsible for developing, owning, and continuously improving the integrated build strategy across our shipyard, translating approved designs into the most efficient, buildable path through the shipyard. The Ship Build Strategist serves as a central point between engineering, production, and planning — maximizing pre‑outfitting, minimizing rework and rehandling, and aligning the build to facility, capacity, and schedule constraints so vessel milestones are achieved safely and on schedule.

The ideal candidate combines shipbuilding or complex‑fabrication experience with strong methods and industrialization thinking, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment where priorities evolve rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the build strategy for each vessel and program — block/zone breakdown, assembly and erection sequence, and the stage-of-construction plan from keel to delivery
• Develop and maintain a master integrated production schedule
• Translate approved designs into buildable work sequences, maximizing pre‑outfitting and pre‑commissioning and minimizing rework, rehandling, and staging conflicts
• Create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), unit/zone boundaries, and work packages aligned to how Production actually builds
• Integrate the build strategy with the master production schedule and Production Control so sequence, capacity, and facility constraints (ways, cranes, shops, bays) align
• Feed producibility and design‑for‑production requirements back to engineering; influence the design baseline so it can be built efficiently
• Partner with manufacturing engineering and optimization teams to align methods, tooling, robotics, and MES / work‑instruction packaging to the build sequence
• Identify build risks, constraints, and recovery or optimization opportunities across the stage of construction
• Facilitate build‑strategy and sequencing input to daily, weekly, and monthly production planning and schedule reviews
• Support launch, dock trials, sea trials, and customer delivery readiness by sequencing build and commissioning work coherently
• Support capacity planning, make/buy and modularization decisions, and new‑program industrialization and estimating
• Establish and maintain build‑strategy standards, playbooks, and lessons learned across programs
• Maintain build‑strategy and planning data within ERP, MES, project management, and scheduling systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, cycle time, and delivery predictability

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering, Construction or Project Management, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
• 5+ years of experience in shipbuilding, production / manufacturing engineering, build planning, industrial construction, or project controls
• Experience with modular / block construction, build sequencing, and stage‑of‑construction planning
• Strong understanding of production workflows and shipyard, manufacturing, or industrial construction environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, production plans, and technical documentation
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams and competing priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working directly within shipyard, manufacturing, or operational environments

Preferred

• Familiarity with ERP, MES, or digital production management systems
• Familiarity with aluminum vessel construction and/or naval / defense programs
• Understanding of critical path scheduling, earned value management, or project controls methodologies
• Exposure to lean / industrial‑engineering methods and to automation or robotics in fabrication
• Experience with resource planning, capacity modeling, and production forecasting
• Familiarity with class and regulatory frameworks (ABS, USCG)
• PMP, PMI‑SP, AACE, Lean, or similar professional certifications
• Experience supporting high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing or rapid production scaling environments
• Proficiency with scheduling software

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

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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.