Manufacturing Systems Engineer

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. RESPONSIBILITIES - Support and modify the deployment of manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, and MRP, ensuring reliability, data accuracy, and alignment with production workflows. - Lead system configuration, enhancements, upgrades, and new module deployments. - Translate manufacturing process requirements into system logic, workflows, and data structures. - Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports to support production, quality, supply chain, and leadership decision-making. - Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. - Ensure end-to-end data traceability across manufacturing, inventory, quality, and planning systems. - Partner with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to improve processes using system-driven insights. - Support lean manufacturing, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives through data and system automation. - Develop and maintain KPIs related to throughput, yield, WIP, schedule adherence, and material availability. - Support integrations between MES, ERP, MRP, PLM, and other enterprise systems. - Collaborate with IT and software teams on APIs, data pipelines, and system interoperability. - Identify opportunities to automate manual data collection and reporting processes. - Create system documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures. - Provide user support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for system-related issues. - Support new product introductions (NPI) and production scaling efforts from a systems perspective. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. - 3+ years of experience working with MES, ERP, and/or MRP systems in a manufacturing environment. - Strong experience with data analysis and dashboard creation. - Proficiency with SQL and relational databases. - Experience translating manufacturing processes into system and data requirements. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Hands-on experience with common MES or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, Siemens, Rockwell, or similar). - Experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker). - Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, lean principles, and production planning concepts. - Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume or complex manufacturing environments. - Scripting or automation experience (Python, VBA, etc.). 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 Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents 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 with company match 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 d