End of Line Supervisor

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Software • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
Supervise final assembly, system integration, testing, quality assurance, and shipment readiness for autonomous surface vessels. Lead technicians and engineers, enforce safety and DoD compliance standards, manage corrective actions, maintain inspection documentation, and improve production processes through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, physical work, and coordination across quality, engineering, and production teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

End of Line Supervisor
Job Overview:

The End of Line Supervisor will play a critical role in ensuring the successful final assembly, testing, and delivery of autonomous surface vessels. You will oversee a team dedicated to the end-of-line operations from final integration through quality assurance, ensuring that each vessel meets rigorous performance, quality, and compliance standards before shipment to our defense customers. This is a high-visibility role requiring a mix of technical knowledge, leadership, and strong organizational skills

Key Responsibilities:
End of Line Operations Supervisor:

Oversee the final assembly, testing, and quality assurance of autonomous surface vessels.

• Assist in coordinating all end-of-line activities to ensure vessels are completed on time, meet required specifications, and pass all performance and safety tests.

• Supervise final system integration, ensuring all hardware and software components are properly configured and function as intended.

• Lead team in any corrective efforts so that timelines are met.

Quality Control and Assurance:

• Implement and enforce rigorous testing and inspection processes to ensure every unit meets DoD requirements and exceeds customer expectations.

• Work closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to monitor quality metrics, identify areas for improvement, and drive corrective actions.

• Develop, maintain, and update end-of-line documentation, checklists, and procedures for continuous improvement

Team Leadership and Coordination:
  • Lead and mentor a team of technicians and engineers responsible for the final stages of production.

  • Ensure all team members adhere to safety standards, quality protocols, and project timelines.

Process Optimization:
  • Continuously assess and improve end-of-line processes to increase efficiency, reduce production costs, and minimize defects.

  • Drive the implementation of lean manufacturing practices and other continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Maintain a focus on scalability as production volume increases and new ASV models are introduced.

Documentation and Reporting:
  • Ensure all end-of-line activities are properly documented, and maintain clear and accurate records of inspections, tests, and results.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:
  • Ensure that all final products meet DoD compliance standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Stay up to date on relevant industry standards and best practices for autonomous vehicle production and testing.

Qualifications:

Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience.

Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.

  • Experience with autonomous vehicles, unmanned systems, maritime systems, or defense-related technologies preferred.

  • Strong background in quality control, testing procedures, troubleshooting and leadership.

  • Familiarity with DoD requirements, military standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks is a plus.


Physical Demands
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of
    time, up to 12 hours/day

  • Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 20 lbs.

  • The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

  • Ability to work outside for an extended period of time

  • Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of
    varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes

  • Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and
    uneven terrain

  • Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for
    extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day

  • Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high
    structures

  • Ability to find issues in a work process and be alert to safety signals using
    sight, touch, and hearing

  • Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically
    fasten bolts within required cycle time

  • Exposures to hazardous materials and ability to follow waste
    handling/disposal procedures

  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety
    glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves and adhering to
    prescribed safety rules and guidelines

If this role is based in the United States, it 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. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • At least 2 years of leadership or management experience
  • Strong background in quality control, testing procedures, troubleshooting, and leadership
  • Experience with autonomous vehicles, unmanned systems, maritime systems, or defense-related technologies
  • Familiarity with DoD requirements, military standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for up to 12 hours per day
  • Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 20 pounds, including up and down stairs
  • Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and stand or walk for up to 12 hours per day
  • Ability to perform bending, lifting, reaching, crawling, climbing, and other physically demanding activities
  • Ability to handle tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle times
  • Ability to follow hazardous-material waste handling and disposal procedures
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow safety rules
  • U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information or items if the role is based in the United States
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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
45 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.

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