Union Technologies
Defense Manufacturing
MechanicalEngineeringTechnician
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“Mechanical Engineering Technician at Union Technologies. Skills: Mechanical assembly, Maintenance, Prototyping, Quality checks. Run Kaizen events. Support Kaizen events”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive OEE gains; Lift reliability; Raise first-pass yield; Take time out of cycle; Protect rate and quality
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
Some travel, International travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1–2+ years mechanical assembly/maintenance/prototyping, 3–5+ years owning setups, alignments, PMs, and quality checks, 6+ years, cross-trade troubleshooting and mentoring, Read prints & GD precision assembly, Shop hand/power basic mill/lathe/drill, Hydraulics/pneumatics, Create clear notes/SWIs, Meet rate and quality targets, Follow SWIs and safety rules
Nice to Have
CAD literacy for simple fixture edits, Ability to interpret 3D models, PLC/VFD basics, Sensors, and I/O checks, Heat treat/thermal processes, Hardness checks, and distortion control, CMMS/MES and basic root-cause tools, Forklift certification, Overhead crane/rigging certification, OSHA-10 certification
What You'll Do.
Support Kaizen events
Document countermeasures
Design simple fixtures
Build simple fixtures
Diagnose product issues
Diagnose equipment issues
Perform root cause analysis
Communicate corrective actions
Draft Manufacturing Instructions
Update Manufacturing Instructions
Assist with training operators
Assist with training technicians
Analyze production data
Support FAT mechanically
Support SAT mechanically
Release equipment to production
Perform precision metrology
Perform basic preventive maintenance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Manufacturing; Partner with Quality; Partner with Controls
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
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 As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you will drive OEE gains on defense-critical production lines. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Controls to lift reliability, raise first-pass yield, and take time out of cycle. You will support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including executing protocols, collecting data, and closing punch-list items. Some travel, including international in the first few months, may be required. What You’ll Do - Run and support Kaizen events that improve Availability, First-Pass Yield, and Throughput. - Work with engineers to identify and remove bottlenecks on the line and document durable countermeasures. - Design, build, and fit simple fixtures and production aids; use shop tools and basic fabrication as needed. - Use internal tools to diagnose product and equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and communicate corrective actions. - Draft and update Manufacturing Instructions and assist with training operators and other technicians. - Pull and analyze production data to spot patterns and propose solutions using Excel and, where helpful, Python, SQL, Minitab, or JMP. - Support FAT/SAT mechanically: instrument stations, run acceptance tests, log results in MES, and help release equipment to production. - Perform pre
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