Quality Engineer
Emerson
Assembly
Marine Quality Engineer
Saronic Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Franklin • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
AssemblyAWS
About the role
- Support the building, integration, and testing of autonomous surface vessels for the Department of Defense
- Ensure the highest standards of quality across shipyard operations including hull fabrication, welding, outfitting, electrical integration, and sea trials
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols for shipyard processes including fabrication, assembly, outfitting, and testing
- Perform inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, Regulatory/Military standards, and customer requirements
- Identify opportunities for improvement within shipyard operations and recommend solutions to enhance quality, efficiency, and reliability
- Conduct inspections and oversight of critical processes (e.g., welding, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and systems integration)
- Support harbor and sea trial activities by verifying system readiness and ensuring quality standards are met before delivery
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, and quality findings and prepare and present reports on quality performance, nonconformances, and corrective/preventive actions
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and military standards, customer specifications, ISO 9001, and internal company policies
- Partner with engineering, production, and program teams to resolve quality issues, provide technical support, and contribute to process and design improvements
- Support training of shipyard personnel and inspectors on quality requirements, standards, and proper use of inspection tools, processes, and documentation systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related technical field
- Advanced degrees or certifications in quality engineering, welding inspection, or maritime standards (e.g., AWS, ASQ, NDT Level II/III) are a plus
- 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or related roles within shipbuilding, defense, or complex manufacturing environments
- Experience working with ABS, US Navy, and maritime compliance standards is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of shipyard fabrication processes (welding, hull construction, outfitting, electrical/electronic integration)
- Proficiency in inspection tools, measurement techniques, and software for data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and defense/maritime quality standards is preferred
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and drive corrective/preventive actions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with shipyard personnel, engineering teams, and external regulatory bodies
- High attention to detail with commitment to delivering products that meet strict naval, customer, and regulatory requirements
- U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (e.g., 4–8 hours/day) and climb stairs or ladders occasionally
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed during inspections or audits
- Manual dexterity to manipulate small parts and tools and use precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds occasionally and push or pull carts or equipment as needed
- Strong visual acuity (close vision, color vision, depth perception) and adequate hearing ability for noisy environments
- Ability to work in manufacturing, warehouse, or cleanroom environments and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Comfortable working at a computer workstation for extended periods for report writing, data analysis, and documentation
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
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
quality engineeringquality assurancewelding inspectionfabrication processeselectrical integrationinspection toolsmeasurement techniquesdata collectiondata analysisreporting
Soft skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillswritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationtraining skillsroot cause analysis
Certifications
AWSASQNDT Level IINDT Level IIIBachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in Naval ArchitectureBachelor's degree in Marine EngineeringAdvanced degrees in quality engineeringAdvanced certifications in maritime standardsISO 9001 certification
