Saronic
Metrology Engineer – Accuracy Control
Franklin, LA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jun 1, 2026
- Experience
- 3–5 years; experience supporting vessel construction, module integration, and marine structural alignment is highly desirable.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 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
Ensures dimensional accuracy and alignment in autonomous vessel construction through precision measurement, inspections, and shipyard process improvement.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain dimensional-control procedures, and inspect vessel structures and systems for alignment and specification compliance.
- Use metrology equipment to establish vessel reference systems and verify dimensions during fabrication, assembly, testing, and sea trials.
- Document inspection results, support corrective actions and process improvements, and collaborate with shipyard teams on dimensional issues.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering, dimensional control, metrology, or related roles in shipbuilding, defense, offshore fabrication, or complex manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with precision measurement systems, including laser trackers, total stations, digital levels, and 3D Metrology Software.
- Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, shipbuilding tolerances, and alignment requirements.
Nice to have
- Advanced certifications in metrology, dimensional inspection, or quality systems.
- Familiarity with PolyWorks, SpatialAnalyzer, Leica Cyclone, AutoCAD, or similar metrology and reporting platforms.
Tools
Laser Trackers (Leica, FARO, API, or similar), Total Stations, Digital Levels, 3D Metrology Software, PolyWorks, SpatialAnalyzer, Leica Cyclone, AutoCAD
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