# Supplier Development Engineer at Saronic

- Company: Saronic
- What the company does: Providing the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels in the maritime domain. Backed by Bessemer, General Catalyst and Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://www.saronic.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Austin, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply by: 2026-11-06
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/saronic/dfd3a5c4-e49e-4db2-af43-7881b7d0024b
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saronic-supplier-development-engineer/

## About the role

A technical supply chain role focused on improving supplier performance in support of Saronic's autonomous surface vessel programs for the Department of Defense. The SDE drives continuous improvement, fosters supplier relationships, and ensures quality and output requirements are embedded throughout the supply base — from new product launches to ongoing performance management. Partner with suppliers to improve their quality systems, processes, and capabilities.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or related roles, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies (ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, etc.)
- Experience conducting supplier audits, inspections, and quality assessments
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, etc.)
- Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean)

Tags: Manufacturing