Quality Engineer – Accuracy Control

About the role

Saronic Technologies seeks a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Engineer – Accuracy Control to support the building, integration, and testing of autonomous surface vessels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain dimensional control and precision measurement procedures for shipyard fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing activities.

• Perform high-accuracy inspections and alignment verification to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, regulatory/military standards, and customer specifications.

• Utilize laser trackers, total stations, digital levels, and other metrology equipment to establish and maintain vessel coordinate systems, reference datums, and control networks.

• Conduct dimensional inspections and alignment verification for hull structures, foundations, machinery, propulsion systems, piping, and integrated vessel systems.

• Identify opportunities to improve dimensional control workflows, fabrication accuracy, and shipyard quality processes.

• Partner with engineering and production teams to reduce rework, improve fit-up efficiency, and implement best practices for vessel construction and integration activities.

• Support harbor acceptance testing and sea trial activities by verifying structural and system alignment, dimensional compliance, and overall vessel readiness prior to delivery.

• Maintain accurate records of inspection data, measurement reports, alignment results, and dimensional nonconformances.

• Prepare and present reports related to quality performance, deviation analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements.

• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, naval and maritime standards, ISO 9001 requirements, and internal quality procedures.

• Maintain calibration records and ensure proper operation and certification of precision measurement equipment.

• Partner with engineering, production, welding, outfitting, and program teams to resolve dimensional discrepancies, fit-up issues, and alignment concerns.

• Provide technical support during vessel construction and integration activities to ensure quality and schedule objectives are achieved.

• Support training of shipyard personnel, inspectors, and technicians on dimensional control processes, metrology equipment, accuracy control procedures, and inspection best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Advanced certifications in metrology, dimensional inspection, or quality systems are a plus.

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering, dimensional control, metrology, or related roles within shipbuilding, defense, offshore fabrication, or complex manufacturing environments.

• Experience supporting vessel construction, module integration, and marine structural alignment activities is highly desirable.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of shipyard fabrication and vessel construction processes including hull fabrication, welding, outfitting, structural fit-up, and mechanical integration.

• Hands-on experience with precision measurement systems including: Laser Trackers (Leica, FARO, API, or similar), Total Stations, Digital Levels, and 3D Metrology Software.

• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, shipbuilding tolerances, and alignment requirements.

• Familiarity with software such as PolyWorks, SpatialAnalyzer, Leica Cyclone, AutoCAD, or similar metrology and reporting platforms is preferred.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes of dimensional discrepancies, fit-up issues, distortion, and alignment problems in a fast-paced shipyard production environment.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with shipyard personnel, engineering teams, production leadership, and external regulatory representatives.

• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail with commitment to delivering vessels and systems that meet strict naval, customer, and regulatory dimensional accuracy requirements.