Saronic
Ship Build Strategist
Franklin, LA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in shipbuilding, production / manufacturing engineering, build planning, industrial construction, or project controls.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering, Construction or Project Management, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Visa sponsorship
- If the role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items requiring “U.S. Person” status.
About the job
Defines and improves the integrated build strategy and production sequence for autonomous vessels, from prefabrication through commissioning and delivery.
What you'll do
- Develop vessel build strategies, including block and zone breakdowns, assembly sequences, and stage-of-construction plans.
- Maintain integrated production schedules and align build sequencing with production capacity, facilities, and constraints.
- Coordinate with engineering and production to improve producibility, reduce rework, and support trials and delivery readiness.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Experience with modular or block construction, build sequencing, and stage-of-construction planning.
- Strong understanding of production workflows in shipyard, manufacturing, or industrial construction environments.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, production plans, and technical documentation.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with ERP, MES, or digital production management systems.
- Familiarity with aluminum vessel construction and/or naval / defense programs.
Tools
ERP, MES
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