Manufacturing Engineer

Big Tex Trailers; Madill (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Tex Trailers is seeking a manufacturing engineer to develop and optimize production processes in alignment with product specifications and quality standards. You will lead process improvements, coordinate launches for new or revised products, and train team members to enhance plant efficiency.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing and 1–3 years welding/fabrication experience, with strong leadership, problem-solving, and Lean skills to drive cost reductions and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Excellent organization and leadership skills.
• Strong decision-making skills and results-driven approach.
• Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop manufacturing processes including production flow and assembly methods.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Evaluates BOMs and the manufacturing process for accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Action oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and solutions oriented when building processes and solving problems.
• Direct, concise communication (verbal and written).
• Deliver results in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Bias for action, stellar work ethic and desire to achieve excellence.
• Control ECNs and evaluate the manufacturability of said ECNs.
• CAD, SolidWorks control.

Skills

Lean Principles

Problem Solving

Flow

Standard Work

Kanban

SMED

5S

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training. Reviews BOM for accuracy on the shop floor. Evaluates and suggests engineering improvements to increase plant efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Evaluates BOM’s and the manufacturing process for accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Action oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and solutions oriented when building processes and solving problems.
• Direct, concise communication stills (verbal and written)
• Deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities.
• Bias for action, stellar work ethic and desire to achieve excellence.
• Control ECN’s and evaluate the manufacturability of said ECN’s
• CAD, SolidWorks control

Education – Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience

Excellent organization and leadership skills

Strong decision-making skills and results-driven approach

Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S