Union Technologies

Defense Manufacturing

ManufacturingEngineer-CNCOperations

$115–155k ~AI est. Dallas, Texas, United States CONTRACT
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Operations at Union Technologies. Skills: CNC Operations, Mastercam Programming, Process Optimization. Lead CNC path planning. Generate G-code for high-precision parts”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce setup time; Increase throughput

Industry & Context.

Defense Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Some travel may be required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, 5+ years in CNC machining, High-volume production optimization, Mastercam proficiency, G-code creation and modification, Tool selection and material optimization, Process troubleshooting, Cycle-time reduction, CAD/CAM integration, SolidWorks or AutoCAD experience

Nice to Have

Okuma control experience, Integrated robotics experience, Automated machining cells experience, ERP/MRP and DNC systems familiarity, Defense, aerospace, or high-precision manufacturing background

What You'll Do.

Lead CNC path planning

Generate G-code for high-precision parts

Program CNC operations in Mastercam

Optimize CNC operations in Mastercam

Qualify cutting tools

Design custom workholding

Validate custom workholding

Design custom fixturing

Validate custom fixturing

Analyze process variation

Integrate robotic part loading

Integrate robotic part unloading

Optimize automated machining cells

Troubleshoot CNC issues

Troubleshoot tooling issues

Troubleshoot programming issues

Maintain setup sheets

Create standard work instructions

Maintain standard work instructions

Create process documentation

Maintain process documentation

Partner with maintenance teams

Partner with engineering teams

Support factory acceptance testing

Support continuous improvement initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Production teams; Maintenance teams; Engineering teams

Full 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 Job Summary We’re looking for a battle-ready Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Operations) who thrives in the chaos of high-volume precision machining. You’ll own CNC process development, path planning, and tool optimization across a fleet of multi-axis machines—engineering components that defend the U.S. homeland with precision measured in microns. If you can plan complex toolpaths, tune feeds and speeds by instinct, and make machines sing under pressure, we want you in the fight. Key Responsibilities • Lead CNC path planning and G-code generation for high-precision parts (lathe work required; 5-axis a plus). • Program and optimize CNC operations in Mastercam—from toolpath strategy to post-processing. • Select and qualify cutting tools, inserts, and materials for maximum performance and efficiency. • Design and validate custom workholding and fixturing to reduce setup time and increase throughput. • Analyze cycle times, tool wear, and process variation across multiple machines to drive improvements. • Integrate and optimize robotic part loading/unloading systems and automated machining cells. • Troubleshoot CNC, tooling, and programming issues in real time with production teams. • Create and maintain setup sheets, standard work instructions (SWIs), and process documentation under ISO 9001 standards. • Pa

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