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Overview
Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.
We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release
Position Senior / Staff / Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Advanced Manufacturing — Defense & Precision Engineering
Position Summary We’re looking for a highly experienced, driven, and disciplined
Senior/Staff/Lead Manufacturing Engineer
to lead the design and optimization of precision steel manufacturing processes critical to U.S. defense. With at least
7+ years
of proven experience in high-volume manufacturing, you\'ll leverage your expertise to ensure the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and reliability, operating within rigorous ISO 9001 compliance standards.
This is a fast-paced, mission-critical role requiring hands-on leadership, precision engineering, and relentless dedication to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Design and optimize manufacturing processes for defense-critical steel components, emphasizing quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
Utilize CAD tools (SolidWorks / AutoCAD) to engineer robust factory layouts, tooling solutions, fixtures, and equipment configurations that maximize precision, throughput, and uptime.
Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) processes, ensuring all equipment and processes meet rigorous quality and operational readiness standards.
Develop and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) to ensure consistent quality and compliance with ISO 9001 and industry best practices.
Champion lean manufacturing initiatives to identify and eliminate waste, accelerate output, and drive measurable improvements in operational efficiency.
Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance) to rapidly address and resolve manufacturing issues in real time.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience:
7+ years in high-volume, precision manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated ability to
deliver under tight deadlines and demanding operational pressures .
Proven track record in
project leadership and process improvement initiatives
within fast-paced, high-stakes manufacturing operations.
Expert-level proficiency with
SolidWorks or AutoCAD
for manufacturing and production tooling design.
Extensive experience operating within
ISO 9001
certified environments and knowledge of relevant quality standards.
Why Join Us
Mission-driven work:
Contribute directly to critical defense systems essential to security.
Career-defining leadership:
Take ownership of high-impact, high-visibility manufacturing projects.
Culture of excellence:
Operate within a disciplined, precision-focused environment dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement.
#LI-UNION
Join the mission. We\'ll handle the move.
Exceptional talent shouldn\'t be bound by geography. If you\'re ready to relocate to
Dallas, TX
and join us in reindustrializing America’s defense backbone, we\'ll make it easy—and for those who move quickly, additional incentives may be available.
Compensation Range:
$115K - $232K
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We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release
Position Senior / Staff / Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Advanced Manufacturing — Defense & Precision Engineering
Position Summary We’re looking for a highly experienced, driven, and disciplined
Senior/Staff/Lead Manufacturing Engineer
to lead the design and optimization of precision steel manufacturing processes critical to U.S. defense. With at least
7+ years
of proven experience in high-volume manufacturing, you\'ll leverage your expertise to ensure the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and reliability, operating within rigorous ISO 9001 compliance standards.
This is a fast-paced, mission-critical role requiring hands-on leadership, precision engineering, and relentless dedication to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Design and optimize manufacturing processes for defense-critical steel components, emphasizing quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
Utilize CAD tools (SolidWorks / AutoCAD) to engineer robust factory layouts, tooling solutions, fixtures, and equipment configurations that maximize precision, throughput, and uptime.
Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) processes, ensuring all equipment and processes meet rigorous quality and operational readiness standards.
Develop and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) to ensure consistent quality and compliance with ISO 9001 and industry best practices.
Champion lean manufacturing initiatives to identify and eliminate waste, accelerate output, and drive measurable improvements in operational efficiency.
Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance) to rapidly address and resolve manufacturing issues in real time.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience:
7+ years in high-volume, precision manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated ability to
deliver under tight deadlines and demanding operational pressures .
Proven track record in
project leadership and process improvement initiatives
within fast-paced, high-stakes manufacturing operations.
Expert-level proficiency with
SolidWorks or AutoCAD
for manufacturing and production tooling design.
Extensive experience operating within
ISO 9001
certified environments and knowledge of relevant quality standards.
Why Join Us
Mission-driven work:
Contribute directly to critical defense systems essential to security.
Career-defining leadership:
Take ownership of high-impact, high-visibility manufacturing projects.
Culture of excellence:
Operate within a disciplined, precision-focused environment dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement.
#LI-UNION
Join the mission. We\'ll handle the move.
Exceptional talent shouldn\'t be bound by geography. If you\'re ready to relocate to
Dallas, TX
and join us in reindustrializing America’s defense backbone, we\'ll make it easy—and for those who move quickly, additional incentives may be available.
Compensation Range:
$115K - $232K
#J-18808-Ljbffr