Defense Process Engineer: First Article & SPC Expert

Energy Jobline ZR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Technologies in Dallas, TX is seeking a Process Engineer with 3–5+ years in defense or complex manufacturing. You will develop and validate robust processes, perform FAI, and apply CpK/PpK, SPC, and Lean Six Sigma to meet stringent defense specs.

Responsibilities include collaborating across operations, quality, safety, and engineering to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Defense standards knowledge (MIL-STD, ITAR).
• Experience in metal processing including heat treating and coatings for ferrous, non-ferrous and super alloys.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (ultrasonic, dye penetrant) for process validation.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or ASQ CMfgE certification.
• 3–5+ years in process engineering; defense, aerospace, or complex manufacturing/assembly exposure is valuable.
• Hands-on, floor-level problem solving with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify robust industrial processes for defense-grade steel forgings, ensuring first article compliance with defense standards.
• Perform first article inspections (FAI) and process validations to deliver battle-ready products.
• Use CpK/PpK analysis and tools (8D, 5-Why) to ensure process capability and stability.
• Apply SPC and stats tools (Minitab, Excel, R-Shiny) to maintain tight process control.
• Leverage expertise in metal processing, including heat treating and chemical coatings, to meet defense specifications.
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Partner with operations, quality, safety and engineering teams on short term and long term improvement efforts

Skills

CpK/PpK analysis

SPC

RCCA tools

8D

5-Why

Lean Six Sigma

Python

Minitab

Excel

R-Shiny

JMP

Education

Bachelor’s in Process Eng

Industrial Eng

Metallurgy

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Python

Minitab

Excel

R-Shiny

Job description

Union Technologies in Dallas, TX is seeking a Process Engineer with 3–5+ years in defense or complex manufacturing. You will develop and validate robust processes, perform FAI, and apply CpK/PpK, SPC, and Lean Six Sigma to meet stringent defense specs.

Responsibilities include collaborating across operations, quality, safety, and engineering to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.