Shipyard Optimization Manager

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Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. Job Overview Saronic Technologies is seeking a Shipyard Optimization Manager to serve as a technical authority for shipyard build strategy, facility architecture, manufacturing engineering, operational flow, and automation integration. This is a senior, architect-level SME role responsible for supporting the definition of how ships are built and ensuring that facilities, equipment, automation, and operations are structurally aligned to a throughput-driven production system. This role exists to ensure that facility design is driven by production logic rather than forcing build strategy to adapt to fixed infrastructure. Core Responsibilities Define shipyard build strategies by vessel class, including panel lines, sub-assembly, and block assembly requirements, and pre-outfitting depth Serve as a reviewer of facility layouts and spatial design Integrate manufacturing engineering principles into facility and process design Define and validate automation opportunities that create structural advantage Advise on major equipment and crane selection strategies Translate technical trade-offs into clear decision frameworks for leadership Required Experience & Background 10+ years of experience across shipyard facilities, manufacturing engineering, and operations. Demonstrated experience designing or transforming shipyard facilities Deep familiarity with block construction, heavy lift operations, and material flow Strongly Preferred Experience Greenfield shipyard or major brownfield re-architecture projects Experience in high-throughput global shipyards or equivalent heavy industry Involvement in automated panel lines and block assembly halls.

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