Liaison Engineer

Job overview

The Liaison Engineer role is onsite in Ladson, SC; compensation is not specified. Keel builds ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures, and this role connects design engineering, manufacturing operations, and external suppliers. The engineer helps translate design intent into manufacturable solutions while supporting product quality, production flow, and standards compliance. The role evaluates non-conforming material, drafts engineering and manufacturing change requests, troubleshoots shop-floor issues, interprets drawings, coordinates with suppliers, and collaborates on automation and robotics integration. Travel between facilities may be needed.

What you'll do

• Evaluate non-conforming material and support MRB disposition
• identify design or manufacturing-plan issues and draft change requests for approval
• troubleshoot shop-floor technical issues
• provide design-for-manufacturability feedback
• interpret drawings, schematics, and specifications
• coordinate with suppliers on deviations
• collaborate on automation and robotics implementation and integration.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

liaison engineer

ladson sc

keel

manufacturing engineering

shop-floor support

mrb

ecr

design for manufacturability

engineering drawings

supplier coordination

automation and robotics

bachelor’s degree required

travel between facilities

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) match
• HSA/FSA
• paid holidays and time off
• internal referral bonus opportunities
• shift differentials
• overtime potential
• paid training
• certification sponsorship opportunities
• career-growth support.

Why this role

Benefits include a comprehensive package, 401(k) match, HSA/FSA, paid holidays and time off, training, certification sponsorship opportunities, shift differentials, overtime potential, and career-growth support. Travel between facilities as needed.

About the employer

Keel is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.