Production Engineer - Franklin, LA
Saronic Technologies
Franklin, LA, USA
Posted on Sep 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.
The Production Engineer is essential in ensuring robust production support and facilitating the scaling of production processes. This role is responsible for integrating new and advanced technical methods seamlessly into the shipyard’s capabilities, supporting the transition from low-rate to high-volume production, and spearheading the adoption of new automated production assets and software enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Ensure strict adherence to paperwork and requirements for quality and compliance.
- Assist in work prioritization and triage during peak production periods to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Own problem solving and disposition of production defects, drive root cause problem solving to impact yield and rework rates
- Support the shipyard’s transition from low-rate to high-volume production, identifying and implementing necessary changes in processes and infrastructure.
- Onboard new automated production assets, collaborating with software and manufacturing engineering to drive improvements in software products that support production processes.
- Create production processes in unstructured areas of our operational system.
- Work directly with software engineering team on buildout of shipyard/production management system.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
- Proven experience in production engineering, particularly in the production of complex electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with autonomous systems, robotics, or maritime technologies is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to autonomous maritime systems
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
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional standing and walking within the office.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
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.
