What are the responsibilities and job description for the Factory Systems Administrator - ERP & MES position at UNION?
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
Why This Role Exists
As we scale into production, our factory operations rely on integrated digital systems that connect people, machines, and data. The Factory Systems Administrator ensures our ERP, MES, and quality management tools operate seamlessly—bridging IT, manufacturing, and compliance.
You’ll own configuration, user management, and data integrity across our core business systems, ensuring secure, reliable, and auditable operations aligned with DoD cybersecurity and CUI handling requirements.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be the operational backbone for our digital factory—where software, hardware, and production meet. This is a chance to build the foundation of a modern defense manufacturing enterprise from the ground up.
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.
Compensation Range: $109K - $173K
We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release
Why This Role Exists
As we scale into production, our factory operations rely on integrated digital systems that connect people, machines, and data. The Factory Systems Administrator ensures our ERP, MES, and quality management tools operate seamlessly—bridging IT, manufacturing, and compliance.
You’ll own configuration, user management, and data integrity across our core business systems, ensuring secure, reliable, and auditable operations aligned with DoD cybersecurity and CUI handling requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Administer and maintain ERP, MES, and related business platforms (e.g., inventory, purchasing, planning, QMS, CMMS).
- Configure workflows, user roles, and access controls in alignment with internal policy and CMMC compliance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system or integration issues with engineering, production, and IT teams.
- Manage system updates, patching, and backups in coordination with security and infrastructure leads.
- Build reports and dashboards to support operations, finance, and compliance.
- Document procedures, configurations, and changes for audit readiness.
- Support onboarding and training for new users across departments.
- Partner with software engineering to integrate custom factory software with ERP/QMS/CMMS systems.
- 3–5 years administering ERP or MES systems in manufacturing, defense, or aerospace.
- Strong understanding of business processes across supply chain, production, inventory, and finance.
- Experience with one or more: Odoo, Quickbooks, Netsuite, 1Factory, MaintainX, or similar systems.
- Familiarity with SQL, data extraction, and reporting tools.
- Knowledge of access control models, backup strategies, and change management processes.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident) eligible for DoD clearance.
- Experience in a defense or ITAR-controlled environment.
- Working knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-171, or DFARS 7012 compliance.
- Prior exposure to manufacturing automation, MES, or PLM systems.
- Scripting or integration experience (Python, PowerShell, REST APIs).
You’ll be the operational backbone for our digital factory—where software, hardware, and production meet. This is a chance to build the foundation of a modern defense manufacturing enterprise from the ground up.
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.
Compensation Range: $109K - $173K
Salary : $109,000 - $173,000