Shipyard Throughput Architect: Automation & Facilities

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Stock Options

Time Off: PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

Life & Disability Insurance

Free lunch & snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies seeks a Shipyard Optimization Manager to act as the technical authority for shipyard build strategy, facility architecture, manufacturing engineering, and automation integration. This senior, architect‑level role ensures facilities, equipment, and operations are aligned to a throughput‑driven production system.

The role requires 10+ years across shipyard facilities, manufacturing engineering, and operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across shipyard facilities, manufacturing engineering, and operations.
• Demonstrated experience designing or transforming shipyard facilities.
• 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.
• 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

Shipyard facilities design

Manufacturing engineering

Operations

Automation integration

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Saronic Technologies seeks a Shipyard Optimization Manager to act as the technical authority for shipyard build strategy, facility architecture, manufacturing engineering, and automation integration. This senior, architect‑level role ensures facilities, equipment, and operations are aligned to a throughput‑driven production system.

The role requires 10+ years across shipyard facilities, manufacturing engineering, and operations.