Shipyard Optimization Leader - Equity & Generous PTO

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Time Off (PTO & Holidays)
Parental Leave
Competitive Salary
401(k) Plan
Stock Options
Life and Disability Insurance
Free lunch and unlimited drinks/snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a senior Shipyard Optimization Manager to act as the technical authority for shipyard build strategy, facility architecture, manufacturing engineering, and automation integration. The role ensures production-driven facility design and aligns equipment, automation, and operations with throughput goals.

The position requires over 10 years of experience in shipyard facilities and related fields, with strong emphasis on how to optimize block construction, material

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience across shipyard facilities, manufacturing engineering, and operations.
  • Deep familiarity with block construction, heavy lift operations, and material flow.

Responsibilities

  • Define shipyard build strategies by vessel class, including panel lines, sub-assembly, and block assembly requirements, and pre-outfitting depth.
  • Review facility layouts and spatial design for production efficiency.
  • Integrate manufacturing engineering principles into facility and process design.
  • Define and validate automation opportunities that create structural advantage.
  • Advise on major equipment and crane selection strategies.
  • Translate technical trade-offs into clear decision frameworks for leadership.

Skills

Strategic planning
Technical leadership
Manufacturing engineering
Facility design
Automation concepts

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a senior Shipyard Optimization Manager to act as the technical authority for shipyard build strategy, facility architecture, manufacturing engineering, and automation integration. The role ensures production-driven facility design and aligns equipment, automation, and operations with throughput goals.

The position requires over 10 years of experience in shipyard facilities and related fields, with strong emphasis on how to optimize block construction, material

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