About this role
Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: $75,000 – $90,000
Location: Collinsville, OK
Job Type: Direct Hire
Job Order # 122564
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a heavy manufacturing facility in Collinsville, OK. This position focuses on identifying and reducing inefficiencies across production processes—particularly within welding operations—by conducting detailed time studies, analyzing workflows, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with leadership and production teams to enhance productivity, improve quality, and drive operational excellence across the plant.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze production data, process flows, and schedules to assess and improve current manufacturing methods.
Conduct detailed time and motion studies, particularly related to welding operations, to reduce setup and cycle times.
Design and maintain efficient plant layouts and manufacturing processes that maximize productivity and space utilization.
Develop and implement process controls to reduce downtime, manage costs, and maintain consistent product quality.
Collaborate with quality assurance and production teams to uphold and exceed product standards.
Define and document production standards and best practices for ongoing improvement.
Ensure all manufacturing systems and procedures comply with OSHA safety regulations and industry standards.
Provide hands-on engineering support for cross-department improvement projects.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
3+ years of experience in heavy manufacturing or precision fabrication.
Strong working knowledge of welding processes, welding equipment, and labor standards.
Proven experience conducting time studies and workflow analyses.
Understanding of cost management, quality systems, and material flow.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and KPI tracking.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
Key Competencies
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
Proven organizational and multitasking skills.
Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced production setting.
Hands-on problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
The Manufacturing Engineer position offers a dynamic opportunity to make a measurable impact on production efficiency and process quality while joining a respected leader in heavy manufacturing.
Job Order # 122564
Stand-By Personnel | Skilled Division
Other facts
About Stand-By Personnel
As Oklahoma's leader in Blue Collar Staffing, Stand-By specializes in placing people in hundreds of skilled trades including construction, manufacturing, and welding.
Our welding division is the only staffing company in the state of Oklahoma that has a state certification weld test facility on-site! We train and test potential workers daily for fabricators throughout Tulsa and the surrounding area, saving customer's valuable time and dollars. Stand-By's Weld Test Facility minimizes the need to dedicate valuable shop floor space for testing and training allowing shop-floor supervisors and management to concentrate on product throughput and productivity.
If your needs are less specialized, or if you need help setting up and/or managing/staffing a special event, our general labor division can deliver dependable workers 24-hours a day.
At Stand-By, employees enjoy the opportunity, flexibility, and teamwork. Together with our staff and qualified service representatives, our number one goal is customer satisfaction. We've built our reputation on matching people with jobs and meeting our customers' demands on time.
What you'll do
- The Manufacturing Engineer will analyze production data and workflows to improve manufacturing methods and conduct time studies to enhance efficiency. They will collaborate with teams to implement process controls and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
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