End of Line Supervisor

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saronic Technologies