Tooling Engineer

About Saronic

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms. We are seeking a talented Tooling Engineer to join our mission. Saronic’s engineering team prides itself on offering innovative solutions to everyday mechanical problems.

Job Summary

While acting as mentors to our engineering and production teams, our marine mechanical engineers engage in rigorous design and analysis processes using their strong engineering fundamentals paired with a first principles approach to engineering. Our ideal candidate will have experience with the entire engineering design lifecycle, carrying mechanical solutions from concept to full rate production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and validate both manufacturing and assembly tooling to support the Corsair & Mirage product lines
• Interface with design and manufacturing engineering to ensure tooling design meets the hardware design requirements and supports full rate production
• Evaluate mechanical designs for potential flaws and offer modifications to eliminate potential problems
• Prepare assembly or product layout and detailed drawings applying GD&T, and participate in the manufacture or building of tooling
• Analyze tooling designs using hand calculations and finite element models
• Develop validation plans for tooling to ensure requirements are satisfied
• Ensure that design implementation, test, and maintenance methods/processes are developed and executed in a manner that supports company quality standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 2+ years designing complex manufacturing or assembly tooling
• Strong fundamentals in core engineering concepts, including statics, solid mechanics, and machine design
• Proven experience with tooling development and the entirety of the product life cycle
• Proficiency with CAD and finite element analysis software, such as Siemens NX and FEMAP
• Proven experience developing innovative solutions on a range of mechanical problems

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care. Saronic pays 100% of the premium 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
• 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