Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Union Technologies
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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 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. national
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.
Key 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. Required 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
national 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 Compensation Range: $115K - $232K
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