Responsibilities: Conduct one or more of the following tasks with a high level of proficiency: Hull form development and optimization. Resistance, power and speed predictions. Functional design and general arrangement development. Stability analysis and loading manuals (IMO and USCG requirements). Hydrodynamic analysis (hydrodynamic properties, seakeeping, motions and accelerations). Propulsion and powerplant (conventional and non-conventional). Ship systems design (specifications, arrangement, P&ID’s). Global ship structural design (hull girder strength and global loads, fatigue and service life assessment). Local ship structural design (cargo holds, hatch covers, top-side structures, general outfitting). Prepare regulatory submissions according to USA-flag and international maritime regulations (USCG, IMO conventions, ABS, LR, DNV…etc.). Collaborate with other engineers to support CAD modeling, weight management, and the integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs. Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions for new and existing vessel concepts. Support documentation, technical writing, and preparation of reports for internal use and client presentations. Research and stay updated on new developments in naval architecture, autonomous technology, and commercial shipping trends and innovation.

Qualifications: Must be a “U.S. Person”: U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related field. Ability to work at speed and support quick turnaround trade studies, highly attentive to schedule-driven design freezes. Clear communicator with both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders. Strong fundamentals in core naval architecture principles and proficiency with industry-standard tools, including one or more of the following: Hull form and hydrostatics (e.g., Rhino3D, Orca3D) Hydrodynamics and seakeeping (e.g., Proteus DS / ShipMo3D, StarCCM+, Simerics) Stability and load case analysis tools (e.g. GHS) Structural analysis FEA and FEM interfaces (e.g. FEMAP) Systems and structures drawing tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Siemens NX) Working knowledge with energy efficiency measures (EEDI/EEXI, CII, hull optimization, hybrid power, alternative fuels, wind-assist) Senior Naval Architect: 5+ years of experience. Staff Naval Architect: 15+ years of experience.

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

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The Production Engineering Manager serves as the technical bridge between engineering, manufacturing, and facilities, translating ship designs into efficient and executable production plans. This includes defining block construction strategy, heavy lift and transport engineering, and establishing the production rules that govern how vessels are built within the shipyard.

A critical component of the role is developing and maintaining the Facilities Production Manual, which provides engineering teams with the design constraints and manufacturing rules required to ensure that vessel designs can be efficiently produced within Port Alpha’s facilities.

Responsibilities

Production Build Strategy

• Define and maintain the shipyard’s production build strategy, including panelization, block construction, and erection sequencing.
• Develop block breakdown structures and manufacturing strategies aligned with facility capabilities.
• Ensure vessel designs align with yard constraints such as crane capacities, transportation limits, and assembly workflows.

Heavy Lift & Transport Engineering

• Develop engineering strategies for lifting, transporting, and erecting ship blocks and major modules.
• Define lift plans, rigging concepts, and transport methods for large assemblies.
• Coordinate with heavy lift equipment operators and infrastructure teams to validate lifting and movement strategies.

Production Process Development

• Develop standardized manufacturing processes for steel fabrication, block assembly, and erection.
• Establish production workflows, takt planning concepts, and throughput assumptions.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization within shipyard operations.

Facilities Production Manual

• Lead development of the Facilities Production Manual, establishing design rules for engineering teams.
• Define constraints including maximum block weights, dimensions, lifting interfaces, transport paths, and production tolerances.
• Ensure naval architects and vessel design teams incorporate facility manufacturing requirements early in the design process.

Manufacturing Integration

• Work closely with ship design teams to ensure production feasibility.
• Translate vessel design into manufacturing work packages and build sequences.
• Support development of digital models and production simulations.

Startup & Industrialization

• Support the startup of new shipyard facilities and manufacturing systems.
• Validate production processes during early vessel builds.
• Capture lessons learned and refine production engineering standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, facilities, automation, and operations teams to align production systems.
• Provide production engineering input to equipment selection and facility design.
• Support strategic planning for future production capacity expansion.

What Success Looks Like

• Vessel designs consistently align with shipyard manufacturing capabilities.
• Block construction and erection sequences are clearly defined and executable.
• Production processes are standardized and scalable.
• Engineering teams utilize the Facilities Production Manual as a core design reference.
• The shipyard achieves predictable production flow during early vessel builds.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, or large-scale industrial production engineering.
• Strong experience developing build strategies for large fabricated structures.
• Experience with heavy lift engineering, rigging, or large assembly operations.
• Demonstrated ability to translate product design into manufacturing processes.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

Preferred

• Ship Structural Design Experience experience.
• Familiarity with panel line production and modular ship construction.
• Experience with digital production planning or simulation tools.
• Background in lean manufacturing or industrial system design.

Physical Requirements

• 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)

Additional Information

• Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off, Parental Leave, Competitive Salary, Retirement Plan, Stock Options, Life and Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

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