Quality Manager

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.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Site Quality Manager to lead all Quality operations at our shipyard facility. This role is responsible for overseeing the implementation and execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) across fabrication, integration, outfitting, testing, and delivery of autonomous surface vessels. The Site Quality Manager ensures that all products and processes meet company, customer, regulatory, and naval standards while fostering a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on leader with deep knowledge of shipbuilding or complex defense manufacturing environments, capable of managing both people and processes to ensure compliance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Leadership and Oversight:

• Manage all site-based Quality personnel, including Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and NDT technicians.

• Oversee daily Quality operations across fabrication, assembly, electrical integration, outfitting, and test activities.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all site Quality matters—representing the Quality organization in customer reviews, audits, and regulatory inspections.

• Establish and maintain alignment with company‑wide Quality objectives, policies, and ISO 9001 standards.

Quality Management System (QMS) Execution:

• Ensure effective implementation of the QMS at the site level, including document control, nonconformance management, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and risk mitigation.

• Support and lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely response and closure of findings.

• Ensure consistent application of inspection and testing procedures throughout production and integration processes.

• Drive adherence to customer, ABS, US Navy, and regulatory quality standards and documentation requirements.

Process Improvement and Performance:

• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for process improvement.

• Lead cross‑functional problem‑solving teams to eliminate root causes and improve process capability, reliability, and compliance.

• Support production leadership in developing and executing process control plans, quality checks, and key performance metrics.

• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies.

Inspection and Test Oversight:

• Provide technical oversight for inspection and test activities during hull fabrication, systems integration, harbor testing, and sea trials.

• Verify readiness and conformance of systems and vessels before customer acceptance or delivery.

• Ensure traceability, documentation accuracy, and configuration control of inspected and tested systems.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of inspections, test data, nonconformances, and corrective actions.

• Prepare and deliver site quality performance reports and metrics to senior leadership.

• Support management reviews and program status updates with data‑driven insights and recommendations.

Training and Culture:

• Mentor and develop Quality team members through ongoing training and coaching.

• Promote a culture of ownership and accountability for quality across all departments.

• Conduct or coordinate training for site personnel on inspection standards, documentation procedures, and quality tools.

• Reinforce safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement principles.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience in shipbuilding or complex manufacturing quality leadership.

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering, with 3–5 years in a management or supervisory role.

• Strong background in shipbuilding, defense manufacturing, or maritime integration environments.

• Experience working with ABS, US Navy, or other maritime and defense quality requirements preferred.

• Demonstrated experience…