Manufacturing Engineer

UNION; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company transforming America's defense manufacturing. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will design and optimize processes in a high-stakes environment, utilizing advanced CAD tools. This role requires a hands-on approach and 5+ years of experience in metal forging, striving for precision and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonuses

Full health, dental, vision

Paid time off + holidays

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in metal forging.
• ISO 9001 experience.
• Proven project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Forge steel parts for defense systems.
• Design line layouts and fixtures using CAD tools.
• Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) to ensure standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Precision-driven

Education

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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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.

Job Summary:

We need a battle-ready Manufacturing Engineer to forge steel parts that defend the U.S. homeland. With 5+ years of experience, you’ll design and optimize processes in our facility, wielding CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) like weapons to ensure precision and efficiency. Expect tight deadlines, high stakes, and an ISO 9001 battlefield where you’ll lead with a hands-on, “in the trenches” approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forge steel parts for defense systems, optimizing processes for maximum efficiency and quality.
• Use SolidWorks/AutoCAD to design line layouts, fixtures, and tools that keep production razor-sharp.
• Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) to ensure equipment meets mission-critical standards.
• Create standard work instructions (SWIs) to lock in consistency under ISO 9001.
• Drive lean improvements to cut waste and boost output in a high-pressure environment.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to crush manufacturing issues on the spot.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years in metal forging; ISO 9001 experience; proven project leadership under fire.
• Technical Skills: Mastery of SolidWorks/AutoCAD; process design; fixture/tool expertise.
• Leadership/Work Style: Hands-on, “in the trenches” grit; thrives under tight deadlines.
• Soft Skills: Sharp problem-solver; team player; precision-driven.
• Physical Requirements: Ready to stand, lift (up to 50 lbs), and fight on the shop floor.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep forging process knowledge.
• ERP/MRP system experience.
• Automation/robotics exposure.
  
  

Work Environment:

You’ll be on the front lines in a our manufacturing facility—think noise, machinery, and occasional travel for supplier missions.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + bonuses.
• Full health, dental, vision.
• Paid time off + holidays.
• Growth opportunities
  
  

Join us in transforming the future of manufacturing.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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