Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer your primary responsibility will be to take ownership of one or more manufacturing cells and manage that cells manufacturing process from beginning to end. Taking a hands-on approach, a successful Senior Manufacturing Engineer will monitor production and testing, assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the process.

Responsibilities:

• Develop manufacturing methods and process drawings using standard GD&T practices and technical work instructions
• MUST have metal working experience
• Maintain revision control and revision changes for manufacturing process drawings
• Review and approve manufacturing drawings for correct GD&T and accuracy
• Ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings, specifications, and customer flow down requirements
• Support the research, design, and selection of tooling, fixturing, and gauging to be used in the manufacturing process
• Investigate and determine root cause using 8D and 5 why methods
• Provide technical guidance in the disposition of non-conformances
• Interpret inspection data during development phases and provide guidance
• Support commercial quote activity by assessing technical feasibility and providing engineering calculations
• Provide additional support to the engineering department as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Preferred Knowledge:

• Knowledge of metals
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing including Magnetic Particle, Pressure Testing, and Dye Penetrant
• Knowledge of Mechanical Testing including Tensile Test, Hardness Test, Ultrasonic Test, Magnetic Particle Test
• Having a hands-on approach with assembly of designs and fixturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Ability to use basic inspection tools such as micrometers, caliper, and dial indicators
• Excellent interpersonal, written, organizational and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask with a focus on time management to meet schedules
• A high attention to detail with a mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent field
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100
• Strong experience in process drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk; sit; stand; bend; lift; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects; and move continually during working hours
• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting
• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
• Able to work flexible hours – including over-time, and weekends to meet customer demands

Personal Protective Equipment - typically required to perform the essential functions of this job - will be provided.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive pay with equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable schedule with overtime opportunities
• Training and growth opportunities