End of Line Supervisor
Saronic Technologies
People & HR, Operations
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Dec 23, 2024
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Job Overview:
The End of Line Supervisor will play a critical role in ensuring the successful final assembly, testing, and delivery of autonomous surface vessels. You will oversee a team dedicated to the end-of-line operations from final integration through quality assurance, ensuring that each vessel meets rigorous performance, quality, and compliance standards before shipment to our defense customers. This is a high-visibility role requiring a mix of technical knowledge, leadership, and strong organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- End of Line Operations Supervisor:
- Oversee the final assembly, testing, and quality assurance of autonomous surface vessels.
- Assist in coordinating all end-of-line activities to ensure vessels are completed on time, meet required specifications, and pass all performance and safety tests.
- Supervise final system integration, ensuring all hardware and software components are properly configured and function as intended.
- Lead team in any corrective efforts so that timelines are met.
- Quality Control and Assurance:
- Implement and enforce rigorous testing and inspection processes to ensure every unit meets DoD requirements and exceeds customer expectations.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to monitor quality metrics, identify areas for improvement, and drive corrective actions.
- Develop, maintain, and update end-of-line documentation, checklists, and procedures for continuous improvement.
- Team Leadership and Coordination:
- Lead and mentor a team of technicians and engineers responsible for the final stages of production.
- Ensure all team members adhere to safety standards, quality protocols, and project timelines.
- Process Optimization:
- Continuously assess and improve end-of-line processes to increase efficiency, reduce production costs, and minimize defects.
- Drive the implementation of lean manufacturing practices and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Maintain a focus on scalability as production volume increases and new ASV models are introduced.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Ensure all end-of-line activities are properly documented, and maintain clear and accurate records of inspections, tests, and results.
- Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:
- Ensure that all final products meet DoD compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
- Stay up to date on relevant industry standards and best practices for autonomous vehicle production and testing.
Qualifications:
- Education:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Experience with autonomous vehicles, unmanned systems, maritime systems, or defense-related technologies preferred.
- Strong background in quality control, testing procedures, troubleshooting and leadership.
- Familiarity with DoD requirements, military standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks is a plus.
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.
