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Manufacturing Engineer
Saronic · Franklin, LA · New Orleans, LA
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What Saronic asks for
From Saronic's Manufacturing Engineer ad, checked 3 Nov 2026.
Manufacturing process development
Leading the development of manufacturing processes and tooling for vehicle construction, focusing on efficiency gains and meeting product specifications.
Production scaling and automation
Integrating advanced manufacturing equipment and automated assets to support the transition from low rate to high volume production.
Shipyard and fabrication expertise
Experience working in shipyard environments with a strong understanding of aluminum fabrication, welding, CNC machining, and additive manufacturing.
CAD and technical documentation
Proficiency in 2D and 3D design software, interpreting technical drawings with GD&T, and writing technical reports or documentation.
The ad asks for a bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience. Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by export control laws.
How the example answers the ad
Manufacturing process development
“Redesigned production fixtures in SolidWorks to reduce setup times for aluminum sub-assemblies by 40 minutes per shift.”
Redesigning production fixtures for sub-assemblies in SolidWorks addresses the manufacturing process development and tooling development parts of the requirement.
Shipyard and fabrication expertise
“Standardized aluminum welding processes across the shipyard to lower rework rates by 12% annually.”
Standardizing aluminum welding processes within a shipyard shows expertise in shipyard and fabrication environments.
Production scaling and automation
“Led a transition project from prototype manual fabrication to high-volume series production for autonomous vessel components.”
Moving from prototype manual work to high-volume series production addresses production scaling and automation. This shift specifically targeted components for autonomous vessels.
CAD and technical documentation
“Drafted technical assembly instructions and GD&T specification sheets for contract manufacturing partners.”
Drafting instructions and specification sheets shows skill in CAD and technical documentation. Including GD&T for external partners covers the interpretation of technical standards.
The whole example as text
Priya Sharma · Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Summary
Manufacturing Engineer with 6 years of experience in maritime production and robotic vessel assembly. Scaled manufacturing throughput for high volume aluminum fabrication by implementing automated CNC and robotic welding cells. Optimized production floor workflows using lean methodology to reduce shipyard waste by 15% across multi-stage assembly lines. Applied GD&T standards to technical drawings in SolidWorks and Rhino for complex vessel tooling development.
Experience
Senior Manufacturing Engineer · Fincantieri Marine Group
Marinette, WI · 2025 - Present
- Led the integration of three high-speed robotic welding cells that increased vessel hull assembly throughput by 22%.
- Managed a budget of 1.2 million dollars for the procurement and installation of automated CNC machining assets.
- Redesigned production fixtures in SolidWorks to reduce setup times for aluminum sub-assemblies by 40 minutes per shift.
- Mentored a team of four junior engineers on GD&T best practices to ensure compliance with strict naval defense standards.
- Facilitated weekly production meetings to track cycle times and resolve bottlenecks in the hull fabrication line.
Manufacturing Engineer II · Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA · 2023 - 2025
- Standardized aluminum welding processes across the shipyard to lower rework rates by 12% annually.
- Developed comprehensive technical documentation and operating procedures for newly commissioned robotic paint systems.
- Reduced shipyard material waste by 15% through the implementation of a real-time inventory tracking system.
- Led a transition project from prototype manual fabrication to high-volume series production for autonomous vessel components.
- Conducted monthly safety and efficiency audits to ensure all production areas met ISO 9001 quality certification requirements.
Manufacturing Engineer · General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton, CT · 2021 - 2023
- Optimized 5-axis CNC machining programs for large-scale maritime components, reducing cycle times by 18%.
- Performed root cause analysis on assembly failures, leading to a 10% improvement in first-pass yield.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate Rhino-designed CAD models into manufacturing floor workflows.
- Streamlined the procurement process for specialized marine tooling by establishing a new vendor certification protocol.
- Authored 15 detailed engineering change orders to align manufacturing outputs with updated technical specifications.
Associate Manufacturing Engineer · Nautel
Hackettstown, NJ · 2020 - 2021
- Assisted in the design of custom assembly jigs to support rapid prototyping of electronic marine communication arrays.
- Maintained 99% uptime on robotic pick-and-place systems by executing daily preventative maintenance schedules.
- Drafted technical assembly instructions and GD&T specification sheets for contract manufacturing partners.
- Supported the implementation of a new ERP system by auditing production logs and digitizing paper-based records.
- Participated in Kaizen events that resulted in a 5% reduction in total floor space requirements for component assembly.
Education
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA · 2018 - 2020
- Completed thesis on fatigue analysis of marine-grade aluminum alloys for high-speed robotic hulls.
- Maintained 3.9 GPA while researching additive manufacturing techniques for shipyard spare parts.
- Awarded graduate research assistantship for structural optimization studies funded by the Navy.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA · 2014 - 2018
- Graduated with cum laude honors for excellence in engineering capstone design projects.
- Served as lead designer for the student chapter of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
- Conducted laboratory experiments on robotic arm kinematics for automated underwater assembly applications.
Skills
Frequently asked questions
Is the example from an employee?
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What kind of work environment should I expect?
This is an industrial role that involves working in both indoor and outdoor shipyard settings. You will occasionally be required to work in confined spaces or at heights on scaffolds and manlifts.
Are there specific manufacturing methodologies required?
Yes. The ad specifies that candidates should be familiar with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements.
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