Industrial Engineer

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DP Professionals Inc
El Reno, OK, United States
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DPP is seeking an Industrial Engineer for a direct hire position in El Reno, Oklahoma.

Position summary:

  • The Industrial Engineer will lead the identification of issues impeding product flow, applying lean principles to alleviate process bottlenecks and reduce work in progress (WIP).
  • This includes management of the IE operators and technicians, providing direction, and developing their capability and performance.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

  • Lead and implement site lean activities such as 5S, standard work, visual management, pace to takt, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D to drive out waste and improve productivity.
  • Leads in fostering the professional development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers by being a leading, proactive change agent that drives a CI culture
  • Leads standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow.
  • Lead and track continuous improvement activities through all functional areas including both manufacturing and office.
  • Develop detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion and improvement projects and savings goals.
  • Develops, designs, and plans equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant and manufacturing facilities.
  • Key owner and stakeholder of equipment capital expenditures, including design, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation.
  • Collaborate with Operations Manager and Site Leadership Team to develop continuous improvement roadmap driving best in class performance.
  • Lead creation and enhancement of capacity modeling, production planning tools and time standards.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Bachelor s degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 1-2 years of Industrial Engineering experience
  • Industrial Services Data collection, root cause analysis and practical problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to apply throughput improvement processes
  • Knowledge of LEAN principles
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to be flexible in shifting priorities and focusing on critical tasks

Preferred candidate profile:

  • Experience & Background

  • 1 years in Industrial Engineering with a strong focus on process optimization and continuous improvement.

  • Proven ability to lead projects (not people) and deliver measurable results in manufacturing environments.

  • Bachelor s degree in Engineering (required).

  • Core Skills

  • Value Stream Mapping – Skilled at analyzing end-to-end production flow to identify inefficiencies and eliminate waste.

  • Time Studies – Experienced in measuring task durations to set accurate standards and improve productivity.

  • Continuous Improvements – Adept at evaluating workflows and implementing changes that enhance efficiency and quality.

  • Lean Manufacturing Understanding – Solid knowledge of lean principles and tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) to drive operational excellence.

  • Understands the Process Flow – Takes full responsibility for designing, monitoring, and optimizing material and product movement through the system.

  • Additional Strengths

  • Strong project management skills for planning, tracking, and executing improvement initiatives.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of prioritizing critical tasks in a dynamic environment.

  • Cultural Fit

  • Appreciates a collaborative, continuous improvement culture.

  • Values work-life balance (1st shift only, no weekends or evenings).

  • Comfortable working in a rural location with a close-knit team.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Justin at to learn more about this position (#26-00031 ).

Authorized US Worker – s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DP Professionals (DPP) is a premier, full-service staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in the placement of highly qualified knowledge workers in both contingent and direct hire opportunities. Located in “famously hot” Columbia, SC, DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.

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