The role
What you'll do
- • Oversee the final assembly, testing, and quality assurance of autonomous surface vessels.
- • Assist in coordinating all end-of-line activities to ensure vessels are completed on time, meet required specifications, and pass all performance and safety tests.
- • Supervise final system integration, ensuring all hardware and software components are properly configured and function as intended.
- • Lead team in any corrective efforts so that timelines are met.
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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.
End of Line Supervisor Job Overview:
The End of Line Supervisor will play a critical role in ensuring the successful final assembly, testing, and delivery of autonomous surface vessels. You will oversee a team dedicated to the end-of-line operations from final integration through quality assurance, ensuring that each vessel meets rigorous performance, quality, and compliance standards before shipment to our defense customers. This is a high-visibility role requiring a mix of technical knowledge, leadership, and strong organizational skills
Quality Control and Assurance:
• Implement and enforce rigorous testing and inspection processes to ensure every unit meets DoD requirements and exceeds customer expectations.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to monitor quality metrics, identify areas for improvement, and drive corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and update end-of-line documentation, checklists, and procedures for continuous improvement
Team Leadership and Coordination:
Lead and mentor a team of technicians and engineers responsible for the final stages of production.
Ensure all team members adhere to safety standards, quality protocols, and project timelines.
Process Optimization:
Continuously assess and improve end-of-line processes to increase efficiency, reduce production costs, and minimize defects.
Drive the implementation of lean manufacturing practices and other continuous improvement methodologies.
Maintain a focus on scalability as production volume increases and new ASV models are introduced.
Documentation and Reporting:
Ensure all end-of-line activities are properly documented, and maintain clear and accurate records of inspections, tests, and results.
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:
Ensure that all final products meet DoD compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
Stay up to date on relevant industry standards and best practices for autonomous vehicle production and testing.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
Experience:
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
Experience with autonomous vehicles, unmanned systems, maritime systems, or defense-related technologies preferred.
Strong background in quality control, testing procedures, troubleshooting and leadership.
Familiarity with DoD requirements, military standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks is a plus.
Physical Demands
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 20 lbs.
The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs