Manufacturing Engineer

Kirby; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UE Manufacturing in Oklahoma City is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize production processes at 10000 NW 2nd, OK 73127. You will create SOPs, study costs, and perform lean initiatives while leveraging Oracle data management for routers and BOMs.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience with manufacturing and Oracle. Six Sigma Greenbelt is preferred, with emphasis on cost-effective, scalable solutions across plant operations.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience, preferably oil and gas equipment.
• Oracle experience required, incl. routers and BOMs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead independently and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Conduct time studies and cost reviews of existing processes.
• Create working instructions, SOPs, and workflow diagrams to standardize shop processes.
• Create and maintain Oracle routers for manufactured products.
• Review Engineering Change Orders affecting inventory and product lifecycle.
• Investigate quality issues and implement root-cause corrective actions.
• Plan factory layout and material flow to improve productivity.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across production lines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

SolidWorks

CAD

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

UE Manufacturing is Now Hiring a Manufacturing Engineer located at 10000 NW 2 nd , Oklahoma City, OK 73127. Creating manufacturing processes, entering, and analyzing Oracle data such as routers and structured BOMs, review costing and time data for processes, conduct lean manufacturing projects as well as other duties as assigned. Six Sigma Greenbelt certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing innovative and cost-effective processes and solutions required to manufacture products.
• Evaluates current manufacturing processes by conducting time studies and costing reviews.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors. Creates visual work instructions, standard operating procedures, and workflow diagrams to standardize shop processes.
• Create and maintain routers in Oracle for manufactured products.
• Review and sign-off on Engineering Change Orders that impact Inventory - including product life cycle issues, obsolescence, etc.
• Assist with investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for manufacturing quality issues.
• Responsible for finding innovative and cost-effective technology solutions required to manufacture existing and new products.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Lead role in the implementation of manufacturing processes and techniques and the implementation of LEAN and use of Six Sigma tools.
• Responsible to ensure that new processes are established using LEAN concepts, such as: standardized work instructions, line balancing, layout and work sequence (routing) optimization, training development matrix, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S workouts, pull processes, TPM (total preventive maintenance), cell design, and quick changeover/batch-size optimization.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods. Works with quality department to create inspection standards and methods.
• Review and sign-off on Engineering Change Orders that impact Inventory - including product life cycle issues, obsolescence, etc.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Produce KPIs and metrics on the manufacturing process that can be viewed and reviewed by shop employees and management.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Answers questions and requests from both the floor and management.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government or industry regulations.
• Helps ensure manufacturing process and quality by keeping manufacturing equipment operational.
• Maintains process database.
• Ensure compliance to all group systems, guidelines, and policies.
• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in oil and gas equipment.
• Previous Oracle experience.
• Fabrication background is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able lead and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to be able travel.

Computer Skills Oracle, MS Office, MS Project, SAP, SolidWorks, CAD, other.

Other Requirements

• Must facilitate good working relationships among employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Responsible for care of a broad variety of materials and experimental products.
• Responsible for care of standard office equipment and a variety of shop and test equipment.
• Contacts with persons inside or outside the company where matters discussed require resourcefulness, tact, and a working knowledge of policies, practices, and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lift/Carry

• Stand O (Occasionally) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)
• Walk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
• Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)
• Handling/Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
• Push/Pull
• Climb O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less F (Frequently)
• Crawl O(Occasionally) 13-25 lbs O(Occasionally)
• Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)
• Bend O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (O-2.5+ hrs/day)
• F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)
• C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment with shop environment exposure. Shop environment may not have air conditioning. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.