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Saronic

Supplier Development Engineer

Austin, TXfulltimemidAdded today

About this role

Saronic Technologies seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to enhance supplier performance and quality systems supporting autonomous vessel programs for the Department of Defense. The role combines technical supply chain expertise with continuous improvement leadership, managing supplier relationships, audits, and quality compliance across the supply base.

What you'll do

  • Partner with suppliers to improve quality systems, processes, and technical capabilities
  • Conduct supplier audits, inspections, and quality assessments; resolve non-conformances
  • Drive continuous improvement projects using Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, DOE, and FMEA methodologies
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes using 8D and 5 Whys techniques
  • Support new supplier evaluation, qualification, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, quality, manufacturing, and engineering teams

What they're looking for

  • Quality engineering and supplier quality management
  • Root cause analysis and problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram)
  • Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen continuous improvement methodologies
  • Quality standards and certifications (ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA)
  • Supplier auditing, vetting, and capability assessments
  • Advanced analytical and statistical tools (DOE, Control Plans, quality management software)
  • Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
  • Communication and negotiation with cross-functional and supplier partners
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Saronic

Saronic builds autonomous maritime systems and vessels equipped with advanced imaging, software, and electro-mechanical components. The company is hiring quality engineers, software engineers, graphics programmers, optomechanical engineers, and manufacturing engineers to develop and manufacture reliable autonomous maritime operations.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a supplier quality issue you resolved—what root cause analysis tools did you use and what was the outcome?
  • How have you used Six Sigma or Lean methodologies to drive improvements in a supplier's manufacturing process?
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