About the job
Saronic Technologies stands at the forefront of transforming maritime autonomy, committed to creating cutting-edge solutions that optimize sea operations through intelligent and autonomous platforms.
Job Overview
As a Supplier Quality Engineer specializing in Composites, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that composite hulls, structures, and components supplied to Saronic meet the rigorous standards for quality, performance, and durability. This position emphasizes expertise in both open-mold and closed-mold composite manufacturing processes, such as hand layup, spray-up, and vacuum infusion, specifically tailored for marine applications. You will be instrumental in enhancing supplier quality performance, executing audits and inspections, addressing nonconformities, and deploying data-driven improvements throughout the supply chain. Your collaboration with internal teams, including design, engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, and supply chain, is essential to uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship and material integrity for mission-critical maritime systems.
Key Responsibilities
Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
Conduct investigations into supplier nonconformities such as voids, delamination, resin anomalies, cosmetic imperfections, or dimensional discrepancies. Lead structured problem-solving initiatives using methodologies like 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA. Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions through follow-up inspections and process audits.
Technical Quality Control
Oversee and validate supplier processes for composite part fabrication, which includes:
Mold preparation, release application, and surface integrity checks
Gelcoat and laminate layup consistency (monitoring resin-to-fiber ratios and controlling air entrapment)
Curing, demolding, trimming, and finishing processes
Bonding and secondary assembly operations
Dimensional and visual inspections (including surface finish, thickness, and weight verification). Implement and track key process metrics using statistical process control (SPC) or capability studies, ensuring supplier compliance with Saronic's workmanship and composite quality standards.
Supplier Quality Assurance (Audits & Assessments)
Plan and execute supplier quality audits and process assessments for composite manufacturing operations. Assess compliance with relevant quality management standards and regulations.
