Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer
Saronic Technologies
Software Engineering
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Sep 10, 2025
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Job Overview
The Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer – Warehouses will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Saronic’s warehouse and material handling processes. This role blends engineering, operations, and systems thinking to ensure that our warehouses are not just storage facilities, but strategic enablers of speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency across the production lifecycle.
You will own the physical and digital architecture of Saronic’s warehouse operations, ensuring seamless material flow from suppliers to production lines, outfitting bays, and final assembly.
Responsibilities
- Warehouse Design & Implementation: Design and implement warehouse layouts, including racking, shelving, staging, and work areas. Define material flow strategies to support assembly, outfitting, and sustainment operations. Specify and integrate material handling equipment (carts, lifts, conveyors, AGVs/AMRs). Partner with Facilities and Safety teams to ensure compliance with OSHA, DoD, and site requirements.
- Process Engineering: Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for receiving, kitting, staging, and shipping. Apply Lean / Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and optimize throughput. Lead kaizen events and continuous improvement projects in warehouse operations. Perform time studies, line balancing, and bottleneck analysis to support production ramps.
- Systems & Technology: Configure and optimize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) within Saronic’s ERP/MES environment. Champion the use of digital tools (barcode/RFID, IoT sensors, real-time tracking). Define system requirements for traceability, serialization, and defense compliance (ITAR, DFARS).
- Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical authority for warehouse and material movement processes. Train and mentor warehouse staff and production support teams. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Program teams to align material strategies with build schedules. Interface with senior leadership on warehouse capacity planning and investment roadmaps.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in warehouse design, material handling, or manufacturing process engineerin.
- Demonstrated expertise in warehouse layout, space utilization, and process optimization.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/WMS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, DELMIA, etc.).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with evolving requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations.
- Experience in defense, aerospace, shipbuilding, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with DoD/DFARS compliance for material handling and traceability.
- Experience implementing automation/robotics (AGVs, AMRs, conveyors, robotic picking).
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional standing and walking within the office.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- 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
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.