Saronic
Manufacturing Engineer – Paint & Coatings Planning
Brownsville, TX +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Location
- Brownsville, TX
Austin, TX - Experience
- No specific number of years stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- If the role is based in the United States, it requires U.S. Person status to access export-controlled information or items.
About the job
Plans vessel paint and coatings work, qualifies outsourced contractors, and develops an internally certified coatings workforce.
What you'll do
- Develop vessel-specific coating systems, surface preparation, application methods, sequencing, environmental controls, and inspection criteria.
- Qualify and manage outsourced coatings contractors, including evaluations, audits, renewals, and corrective actions.
- Build internal training and certification pathways; maintain audit-ready records and improve plans based on performance and inspections.
What they ask for
- Hands-on marine or industrial coatings experience, or equivalent planning experience based on that trade background.
- Understanding of coating systems, surface-preparation standards, and application methods.
- Working knowledge of SSPC-QP1 and SSPC-QP3 contractor certification standards.
- Strong written communication skills for specifications and audit documentation.
Nice to have
- New-construction shipbuilding or industrial, marine repair, or heavy-fabrication coatings experience; contractor qualification, audit, or vendor-management experience.
- NACE or SSPC certification or active pursuit; familiarity with ABS, USCG, or NAVSEA requirements; relevant technical/trade-school or college education.
Tools
SSPC-QP1, SSPC-QP3, SSPC-SP grades, NACE, ABS, USCG, NAVSEA
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