Senior Industrial Engineer
Company: Saronic
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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. Job Overview The Sr.
Manufacturing Process Engineer – Warehouses will lead the design,
implementation, and optimization of Saronic’s warehouse and
material handling processes. This role blends engineering,
operations, and systems thinking to ensure that our warehouses are
not just storage facilities, but strategic enablers of speed,
accuracy, and cost efficiency across the production lifecycle. You
will own the physical and digital architecture of Saronic’s
warehouse operations, ensuring seamless material flow from
suppliers to production lines, outfitting bays, and final assembly.
Responsibilities Warehouse Design & Implementation: Design and
implement warehouse layouts, including racking, shelving, staging,
and work areas. Define material flow strategies to support
assembly, outfitting, and sustainment operations. Specify and
integrate material handling equipment (carts, lifts, conveyors,
AGVs/AMRs). Partner with Facilities and Safety teams to ensure
compliance with OSHA, DoD, and site requirements. Process
Engineering: Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for
receiving, kitting, staging, and shipping. Apply Lean / Six Sigma
methodologies to reduce waste and optimize throughput. Lead kaizen
events and continuous improvement projects in warehouse operations.
Perform time studies, line balancing, and bottleneck analysis to
support production ramps. Systems & Technology: Configure and
optimize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) within Saronic’s
ERP/MES environment. Champion the use of digital tools
(barcode/RFID, IoT sensors, real-time tracking). Define system
requirements for traceability, serialization, and defense
compliance (ITAR, DFARS). Leadership & Cross-Functional
Collaboration: Act as the technical authority for warehouse and
material movement processes. Train and mentor warehouse staff and
production support teams. Collaborate with Supply Chain,
Manufacturing Engineering, and Program teams to align material
strategies with build schedules. Interface with senior leadership
on warehouse capacity planning and investment roadmaps.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. 7
years of experience in warehouse design, material handling, or
manufacturing process engineerin. Demonstrated expertise in
warehouse layout, space utilization, and process optimization.
Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement
practices. Hands-on experience with ERP/WMS systems (e.g., SAP,
Oracle, NetSuite, DELMIA, etc.). Ability to work in a fast-paced,
startup-like environment with evolving requirements. Preferred
Qualifications Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or
Operations. Experience in defense, aerospace, shipbuilding, or
other regulated manufacturing environments. Familiarity with
DoD/DFARS compliance for material handling and traceability.
Experience implementing automation/robotics (AGVs, AMRs, conveyors,
robotic picking). Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Physical
Demands Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a
computer. Occasional standing and walking within the office. Manual
dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office
equipment. Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers,
cabinets, or office supplies. Lifting and carrying items up to 20
pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages). Benefits
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a
range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees
and 80% for dependents Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for
routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Time Off:
Generous PTO and Holidays Parental Leave: Paid maternity and
paternity leave to support new parents Competitive Salary:
Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based
bonuses Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan Stock Options: Equity options
to give employees a stake in the company’s success Life and
Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term
disability coverage Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and
unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office This role 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.
Keywords: Saronic, Bryan , Senior Industrial Engineer, Engineering , Austin, Texas
