Industrial Engineer
Saronic Technologies
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Mar 16, 2025
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.
Position Overview:
As an Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for optimizing our manufacturing and operational processes related to the development of autonomous surface vessels. Your role will involve applying principles of material flow, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data analytics to improve the efficiency of our production systems, reduce waste, and ensure that all systems are cost-effective, safe, and sustainable. You will work closely with our engineering, operations, and production teams to enhance our ability to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and optimize material flow across manufacturing processes to ensure smooth, efficient production of autonomous surface vessels.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and increase throughput.
- Conduct data analysis and generate actionable insights to guide process improvements and decision-making.
- Develop and refine production workflows, ensuring that materials, components, and labor are utilized efficiently and effectively.
- Support the development and implementation of performance metrics, KPIs, and other tools to track and improve production efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, operations) to ensure that new products or changes to existing products are optimized for manufacturability.
- Identify and address bottlenecks, quality issues, and other inefficiencies in the production process.
- Assist in capacity planning and resource allocation to meet production goals.
- Provide guidance and training on lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics techniques to team members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a strong background in material flow, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data analytics.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or other statistical software.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and workflow optimization.
- Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) and ability to implement them effectively.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Familiarity with production environments, preferably in high-tech, defense, or maritime industries.
Physical Demands
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 20 lbs.
- The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
- Ability to work outside for an extended period of time
- Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
- Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures
- Ability to find issues in a work process and be alert to safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
- Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time
- Exposures to hazardous materials and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
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 99% 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.
