Shipyard Technical Manager

1. Team Leadership Manage, train, and motivate a team of production and manufacturing engineering personnel, including hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development.

2. Engineering OversightEnsure production and manufacturing engineering deliverables support efficient vessel construction, including work packages, installation planning, technical issue resolution, and production readiness.

3. Production and Manufacturing Engineering Management Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to production flow, scheduling, planning, build sequencing, and technical operations performance. Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, workflow layouts, and resource utilization to improve workstation efficiency, reduce waste, and support scalable shipyard operations.

4. Build Engineering CoordinationCoordinate with build engineering leadership to ensure effective execution of activities related to structural assembly, vessel systems integration, outfitting coordination, and product design improvements to ensure technical alignment across departments.

5. Quality AssuranceEnsure engineering and manufacturing activities comply with company standards, shipyard procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable maritime industry specifications.

6. 8. Safety ComplianceWork with the EHS team to enforce workplace safety protocols and ensure engineering-driven production activities are executed in accordance with Saronic EHS guidelines and company policies.

7. Reporting and Operational MetricsMonitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, engineering throughput, build execution, schedule performance, labor utilization, downtime for repair (DFR), and technical issue resolution.

Shipyard Technical Managers at Saronic-Franklin are expected to have the knowledge, skill, and ability to accomplish the below:

· 10+ years of shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, or maritime industrial experience

· Experience leading vessel construction, production operations, or manufacturing engineering teams

· Strong understanding of modular construction, production sequencing, and waterfront operations

· Experience managing cross-functional teams including production, engineering, planning, and quality

· Demonstrated success improving production efficiency, throughput, quality, and schedule performance

· Experience in advanced manufacturing, industrialization, automation, or digital production systems

· Experience supporting Navy and commercial vessel programs

· Engineering degree or equivalent shipyard construction leadership experience

· Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

1. Strong understanding of shipyard production operations, vessel construction sequencing, manufacturing processes, and marine production systems.

2. Ability to lead cross-functional engineering and production teams in a fast-paced shipbuilding environment.

3. Experience interpreting engineering drawings, production work packages, technical specifications, and vessel integration requirements.

4. Ability to analyze and make key operational decisions related to production workflows, staffing, manufacturing methods, tooling, and engineering priorities.

5. Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, engineering teams, production personnel, suppliers, and shipyard stakeholders.

6. Strong technical aptitude, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

7. Maintain proper administrative records, technical documentation, and operational reporting.

1. Ensure Production Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams are accomplishing tasks, roles, and responsibilities as outlined in applicable job descriptions and operational objectives.

2. Provide independent judgement to leadership regarding team performance, staffing needs, organizational structure, and operational improvements using established policies, procedures, and practices.

3. Resolve and document technical production issues impacting vessel construction, manufacturing operations, quality, or schedule performance.

4. Manage overall technical resource utilization to meet or exceed production and operational efficiency goals.

5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, production scalability, technical execution, and operational excellence.

6. Provide periodic operational documentation, technical status updates, engineering issue reporting, and shift turnover communication for compliance and continuous improvement purposes.

7. Collaborate with product design team, project management team, and build engineering team to ensure product design is in line with scaled production goals. This includes participating in conflict resolution re: design vs production issues

1. Facilitating as-built updates to drawings

2. Deriving, tracking, and implementing lessons learned in design-for-production

3. Facilitating design-for-production improvements

1. Follow all shipyard safety policies, including proper use of PPE, fire prevention, and confined space protocols.

2. Assist in the training and development of all engineers and engineering management on site.

3. Collaborate and communicate effectively with all shipyard departments to ensure seamless vessel production integration.

4. Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced maritime manufacturing environment.

5. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

6. Maintain a positive attitude toward customers and represent Saronic professionally.

7. Make a personal commitment and be accountable for EHS results, driving toward the achievement of defined operational goals.

8. Maintain a supportive and productive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication with internal and external customers, including vendors, coworkers, subordinates, and leadership teams.

9. Promote a culture of technical excellence, operational discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the shipyard organization.