Shipyard Industrial Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous PTO and Holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan

Stock options

Free lunch benefit

Unlimited free drinks and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies, based in Louisiana, is hiring an Industrial Engineer to design shipyard manufacturing systems. You will develop comprehensive layouts, establish square footage needs, and create capacity models. Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience. Exceptional benefits include full medical insurance, generous PTO, and stock options, all within a supportive work environment that prioritizes equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial facility layout or manufacturing system design.
• Heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with automation-enabled production systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end shipyard layouts based on throughput.
• Define building footprints and clear heights.
• Establish square footage requirements for manufacturing processes.
• Develop capacity and throughput models.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance.

Skills

Material flow optimization

Bottleneck analysis

3D Facility modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or similar

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.

Job Overview

Saronic Technologies is seeking an Industrial Engineer (IE) to design and validate the physical manufacturing system of the shipyard. This role is responsible for developing building layouts, process flow paths, square footage requirements, and capacity models across all major shipyard functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end shipyard layouts based on throughput, product mix, and block construction strategy
• Define building footprints, clear heights, bay sizing, and crane coverage
• Establish square footage requirements for panel fabrication, sub-assembly, block assembly, and pre-outfitting
• Develop capacity and throughput models
• Ensure layouts support automation-first processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar
• 5+ years of experience in industrial facility layout or manufacturing system design
• Strong understanding of material flow optimization and bottleneck analysis

Preferred Experience

• Heavy manufacturing experience
• Greenfield facility design exposure
• Experience in 3D Facility modeling
• Familiarity with automation-enabled production systems
• Experience working closely with both design teams and shop-floor operations

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium 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
• 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
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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.