Industrial CI Engineer: Lean Six Sigma & Automation

Gateway Recruiting; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Recruiting is seeking an Industrial Engineer to partner with plant management and frontline supervisors in Oklahoma City. The role focuses on driving SQDC gains through Lean and Six Sigma practices, mentoring teams, and integrating DFM/DFA into axle and suspension designs.

The position emphasizes process improvement, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to sustain cost reductions and quality gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3+ years in manufacturing (axle, chassis, suspension, automotive/trailer components preferred).

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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Time studies

Labor standards

Data analytics

Kaizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Plex MES

SAP

Job description

Gateway Recruiting is seeking an Industrial Engineer to partner with plant management and frontline supervisors in Oklahoma City. The role focuses on driving SQDC gains through Lean and Six Sigma practices, mentoring teams, and integrating DFM/DFA into axle and suspension designs.

The position emphasizes process improvement, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to sustain cost reductions and quality gains.