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# Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Union Technologies

- **Company:** Union Technologies
- **Location:** Dallas, TX
- **Compensation:** $120k–$180k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/union-tech/b2667d55-d1c4-4be4-a2b3-e99e40d0f6b2

## 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](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/union-the-wests-new-arsenal-of-national-security-lethalitythe-worlds-newest-manufacturing-superpower-302443156.html) 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 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

## About Union Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Union Technologies builds modular, autonomous, and intelligence-driven factories for the West, designed for rapid retooling and production of defense and mission-critical systems.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: Dallas, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Defense manufacturing, industrial automation, military hardware production
- **Target customers**: U.S. and allied governments, defense contractors, mission-critical supply chains (B2G / B2B)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Deterring adversaries forever by forging factories that learn, adapt, and accelerate production for modern conflict and commercial complexity.

## Products & Services
- **Faction (Command Platform)**: A software system that unifies planning, execution, and oversight using autonomous decision-making agents; replaces disconnected legacy systems with real-time, common-data-model operations.
- **Fabric (Execution Layer)**: Software that turns disconnected machines into responsive, self-describing systems with version-controlled configurations, instant rollback, and simulation tools for faster commissioning.
- **Factory-as-a-Stockpile™**: The core product – full reconfigurable, autonomous factories that continuously improve through feedback loops, designed for rapid output of munitions and mission-critical components.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Series A funding raised (amount not publicly available); 33 open positions listed across Dallas, San Jose, and other locations as of mid-2026.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Black Flag VC (hosts Union’s job board; likely investor or close partner). Additional investors not publicly disclosed.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid hiring (33 positions in engineering, manufacturing, operations); dual location expansion (Dallas HQ + San Jose software office); focus on onshoring defense manufacturing for the West.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Factories-as-a-Stockpile™** concept – factories designed as strategic infrastructure that compound intelligence, not just capacity.
- **Software‑defined manufacturing** – Faction and Fabric create real‑time, autonomous feedback loops, enabling rapid retooling and continuous improvement in ways traditional factories cannot.
- **Defense‑first focus** – built from the ground up for high‑consequence missions, meeting security and reliability requirements from day one.
- **Hardened integration** – combines advanced software, robotics, AI, and industrial operations under one roof.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale production capacity for 155mm rounds and next‑gen components; expand footprint to support allied defense needs.
- Deepen autonomy in factory operations through AI and machine learning on the shop floor.
- Partner with U.S. government and allied militaries to reduce reliance on overseas supply chains.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Merit‑based, flat hierarchy, high autonomy with high standards. “Precision over flash” – results speak. Direct, disciplined, collaborative environment.
- **Work that matters**: Directly contribute to national security and industrial sovereignty; projects have real‑world impact.
- **Growth**: Structured mentorship, early ownership of meaningful work, advancement tied to grit and performance.
- **Work environment**: On‑site at secure facilities in Dallas, TX and San Jose, CA. Expect a mix of engineering, machining, and operations roles.
- **Perks**: Not detailed publicly, but the culture emphasizes purpose, accountability, and a strong team ethos rather than flashy perks.

## Sources
1. [union.tech](https://union.tech/)
2. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/union-tech](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/union-tech)
3. [union.tech/culture/](https://union.tech/culture/)
4. [blackflag.vc/hiring/union](https://www.blackflag.vc/hiring/union)

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