Manufacturing Engineering Intern

UNION; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and real-world experience

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Union Technologies in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support steel forging for U.S. defense. You’ll work with CAD layouts, tool design, and process optimization, gaining real-world action in a high-stakes environment.

As a student, you will contribute to line layouts, setup procedures, and fixture design, while learning lean methods, ISO 9001 alignment, and on-the-floor problem solving with engineers.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (sophomore+).
• coursework/projects in manufacturing are a plus.
• Proficient in SolidWorks/AutoCAD; basic metalworking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks/AutoCAD to design line layouts for efficient production.
• Develop equipment setup and maintenance procedures.
• Design tools, jigs, and fixtures to boost metalworking ops.
• Document processes and support ISO 9001 efforts.
• Analyze workflows and propose lean improvements.
• Assist in NDT to ensure material integrity.
• Troubleshoot with engineers on the shop floor.

Skills

Analytical

Team player

Attention to detail

Communicative

Education

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

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

Job Summary

We’re recruiting a fearless Manufacturing Engineering Intern for our facility to support steel forging for U.S. defense. You’ll get your hands dirty with CAD layouts, tool design, and process optimization, helping us sharpen our edge in a high-stakes environment. If you’re a student hungry for real-world action, this is your shot.

Key Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks/AutoCAD to design line layouts for efficient production.


• Develop equipment setup and maintenance procedures.


• Design tools, jigs, and fixtures to boost metalworking ops.


• Document processes and support ISO 9001 efforts.


• Analyze workflows and propose lean improvements.


• Assist in NDT to ensure material integrity.


• Troubleshoot with engineers on the shop floor.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (sophomore +).


• Experience: Coursework/projects in manufacturing a plus.


• Technical Skills: Proficient in SolidWorks/AutoCAD; basic metalworking knowledge.


• Leadership/Work Style: Eager to learn; proactive team player.


• Soft Skills: Analytical; communicative; detail-focused.


• Physical Requirements: Lift 25 lbs; work in a gritty shop environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to CNC machining or NDT.


• Lean or ISO 9001 knowledge.


• Data analysis skills (Excel, Minitab).

Work Environment

You’ll be in the thick of it in our manufacturing facility-noise, machinery, and all.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage.


• Paid holidays during internship.


• Mentorship and real-world experience.