Industrial Engineer

Dexter Group • El Reno, OK

6d • $43 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity foran Industrial Engineerat our manufacturing facility located in El Reno, Oklahoma. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com . The Industrial Engineer partners with plant management and frontline supervisors to drive measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). With a balance of technical expertise and leadership influence, the role advances Dexter’s continuous improvement culture by aligning Lean and Six Sigma practices with Dexter’s values: Execute with Determination, Connect with People, and Do the Right Thing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 1-3+ years in manufacturing (axle, chassis, suspension, automotive/trailer components preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred).
• Welding knowledge (manual/robotic, MIG, TIG, resistance).
• Time studies, labor standards, and plant layout design.
• ERP/MES (Oracle, Plex, SAP) and data analytics.
• Collaborative, safety-first, hands-on problem solver who thrives in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects across assigned areas.
• Conduct value stream mapping, time studies, and process flow analysis to optimize throughput, takt time, and resource allocation.
• Design and implement ergonomic workstations and assembly lines to improve operator safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Develop and maintain labor standards, capacity models, and production forecasts to support planning and scheduling accuracy.
• Optimize material flow, internal logistics, and line-side delivery systems to reduce handling, downtime, and waste.
• Implement visual management systems (kanban, Andon, production boards) to improve shop floor communication and accountability.
• Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (8D, A3, FMEA) to drive permanent solutions to production challenges.
• Partner with welding departments to advance robotic welding automation, weld sequence optimization, and fixture/tooling design.
• Support automation and technology integration (PLC-controlled systems, robotics, smart manufacturing, IoT-enabled equipment).
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) and advanced data analytics to monitor quality and process performance.
• Collaborate with Maintenance/Engineering teams on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
• Work with New Product Engineering to integrate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) into new axle and suspension designs.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives in direct labor, indirect labor, scrap, rework, and utilities.
• Standardize best practices across regions, ensuring sustainability and replication of improvements.
• Act as a local CI coach and trainer, mentoring plant managers and supervisors.
• Facilitate Kaizen workshops and problem-solving events.
• Track and report KPIs (OEE, scrap, safety, cost savings).
• Promote best practice sharing across departments to reduce variation.
• Drive Dexter’s Lean culture through engagement with both leadership and frontline employees.

Benefits

• Dexter offers a competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees