Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will take ownership of one or more manufacturing cells and manage the manufacturing process from beginning to end. This role involves monitoring production and testing, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Develop manufacturing methods and process drawings using standard GD&T practices and technical work instructions
• Maintain revision control and revision changes for manufacturing process drawings
• Review and approve manufacturing drawings for correct GD&T and accuracy
• Support the research, design, and selection of tooling, fixturing, and gauging
• 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

Required qualifications

• MUST have metal working experience
• Ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings, specifications, and customer flow down requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent field
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience
• Experience with AS9100
• Strong experience in process drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
• 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
• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting
• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus

Nice to have

• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay with equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable schedule with overtime opportunities
• Training and growth opportunities

About the company

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength.