Engineering Technician at UNION in Dallas, TX

Summary: Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a unique Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model. The Mechanical Engineering Technician will drive operational efficiency on production lines, collaborating with various teams to enhance reliability and productivity while supporting Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 - 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 - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - CAD literacy for simple fixture edits (SolidWorks 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 Required Skills: Mechanical assembly, Precision metrology, GD&T interpretation Important Skills: SolidWorks, Root cause analysis, Pneumatics, hydraulics, Data analysis Excel, Data analysis SQL Nice-to-Have Skills: Safety procedures, Basic fabrication, Hand, power tools, Basic electro-mechanical skills, Shop math, Forklift certification, OSHA-10 certification, Clear communication