Senior Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced manufacturing is seeking a Senior/Staff/Lead Manufacturing Engineer to optimize precision steel manufacturing processes vital to U.S. defense. This role demands a minimum of 7 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, requiring hands-on leadership and continuous improvement. Join us to contribute to critical defense systems and enhance operational excellence in a mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Mission-driven work

Career-defining leadership

Culture of excellence

Qualifications

• 7+ years in high-volume, precision manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record in project leadership and process improvement.
• Expert proficiency with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for defense-critical components.
• Utilize CAD tools for factory layouts and tooling solutions.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) processes.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Process Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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.

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. 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 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.

Join us in transforming the future of manufacturing.