Metallurgist

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

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a battle-ready Process Engineering Manager to lead the qualification and optimization of industrial processes for defense-grade manufacturing. Previous experience in developing and validating processes from day zero. Familiar with metalworking processes, such as forging, casting, machining, heat treating, or chemical coatings. Experience with multi-stage processes running on 24/7 schedules. Prior experience in multi-plant / distributed manufacturing systems is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

-Establish a company-wide culture of process excellence based on data-driven decision

making.

-Develop and qualify robust industrial processes for defense-grade steel forgings,

ensuring first article compliance with defense standards.

-Lead first article inspections (FAI) and process validations to deliver battle-ready

products.

-Use CpK/PpK statistical analysis and tools (8D, 5-Why) to ensure process capability and

stability.

-Apply SPC and stats tools (Minitab, Excel, R-Shiny) to maintain tight process control.

-Leverage expertise in metal processing, including heat treating and chemical coatings,

to meet defense specifications.

-Drive Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes and eliminate

inefficiencies.

-Be the process engineering point for customers and suppliers, no excuses.

-Oversee 4 shift supervisors and multiple process technicians across four shifts.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgy,

Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.

Experience: 7-10+ years in process engineering management; developed and qualified

processes for defense, aerospace, or complex manufacturing/assembly; experience with

first article inspections a plus.

Technical Skills: CpK/PPK analysis, SPC, RCCA tools (8D, 5-Why), Minitab, R-Shiny.

Leadership/Work Style: Hands-on leader; team builder, thrives under pressure.

Soft Skills: Sharp communicator; proactive problem-solver, coach/mentor.

Physical Requirements: Stand, walk, lift 50 lbs in a gritty shop with heat and noise.

Preferred Qualifications:

Defense standards knowledge (MIL-STD, ITAR).

Expertise in metal processing, including heat treating and chemical coatings for ferrous,

non-ferrous, and super alloys.

Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (ultrasonic, dye penetrant) for

process validation.

Six Sigma Black Belt or ASQ Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).

Work Environment:

You’ll fight on the shop floor in Dallas, with occasional office time and travel for process

validations or customer ops.

Join the mission. We'll handle the move.

Exceptional talent shouldn't be bound by geography. If you're ready to relocate to Dallas, TX and join us in reindustrializing America’s defense backbone, we'll make it easy—and for those who move quickly, additional incentives may be available.