Mechanical Engineering Technician

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 dquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.

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.

• 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 precision metrology and basic preventive maintenance to protect rate and quality.

• Hands‑on experience with hand and power tools and mechanical assembly, including fasteners, fits, torque methods, and alignment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics; basic electro‑mechanical skills are a plus (low‑voltage sensors, harness repair, DMM use).
• Ability to read prints, GD&T, and schematics; comfortable interpreting 3D CAD. Experience with Solid Works or similar is preferred.
• Exposure to fabrication or prototyping is helpful (machining basics, 3D printing, laser cutting).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using data tools to support decisions.
• Clear written and verbal communication; willingness to follow and improve SWIs and safety procedures (LOTO, cranes/rigging, forklifts).
• Ability to travel, including internationally during early equipment builds and SAT, as needed.

• Experience:
  • Tech I: 1–2+ years mechanical assembly/maintenance/prototyping.
  • Tech II: 3–5+ years owning setups, alignments, PMs, and quality checks.
  • Tech III (Lead): 6+ years, cross‑trade troubleshooting and mentoring.
• Core skills:
  Read prints & GD&T; precision assembly to tolerance; shop math; hand/power tools; basic mill/lathe/drill; hydraulics/pneumatics fundamentals; create clear notes/SWIs.
• Tempo:
  Demonstrated ability to meet rate and quality targets under time pressure while following SWIs and safety rules.

• CAD literacy for simple fixture edits (Solid Works or similar); ability to interpret 3D models.
• Exposure to PLC/VFD basics (status reads, alarm ack), sensors, and I/O checks (controls team will own programming).
• Experience with heat treat/thermal processes, hardness checks, and distortion control (nice to have for our parts).
• CMMS/MES and basic SPC; root‑cause tools (5‑Why, Ishikawa).
• Certifications:
  
  Forklift, overhead crane/rigging, OSHA‑10; able to qualify for U.S. export‑control programs if required by contract.