Industrial Engineer
Company: Dexter Group
Location: El Reno
Posted on: January 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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
for an Industrial Engineer at 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. Key Responsibilities:
Process & Technical Expertise 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. Leadership
& Influence 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. Competencies Customer
Focus – aligns CI work with Dexter’s product reliability and
customer commitments. Collaboration – effective across plants,
union environments, and functional teams. Operational Excellence –
uses Lean/Six Sigma to drive sustainable results. Communication –
able to translate CI strategy from plant floor to executive level.
Change Leadership – drives adoption of CI culture in established
operations. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in
Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Experience: 1-3 years in manufacturing (axle, chassis, suspension,
automotive/trailer components preferred). Technical Skills: 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. Dexter Fit: Collaborative, safety-first, hands-on
problem solver who thrives in a manufacturing environment. We care
for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive 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 Apply now
to joinan industry leader and make a difference in what we do for
the customers we serve! Equal Opportunity Employer Offers of
employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background
check and drug screen.Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity
employer. Applicants are considered for positions without
discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status,
citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local law. Work Authorization Dexter will only
employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United
States or Canada. This position does not provide sponsorship.
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those
with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need
sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not
eligible for hire.
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