Dexter · 7 hours ago
Industrial Engineer - Continuous Improvement (Regional)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expDexter is actively hiring a Regional Industrial Engineer – Continuous Improvement, a strategic role supporting multiple manufacturing sites. The role focuses on driving measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, and cost while advancing the continuous improvement culture through Lean and Six Sigma practices.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead continuous improvement projects across assigned plants (welding, machining, stamping, axle/brake assembly)
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
Partner with welding engineers to advance robotic welding automation, weld sequence optimization, and fixture/tooling design
Support automation and technology integration (PLC-controlled systems, robotics, smart manufacturing, IoT-enabled equipment)
Apply statistical process control (SPC) and advanced data analytics to monitor quality and process performance
Collaborate with Maintenance/Engineering teams on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to improve equipment uptime and reliability
Work with New Product Engineering to integrate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) into new axle and suspension designs
Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives in direct labor, indirect labor, scrap, rework, and utilities
Standardize best practices across regions, ensuring sustainability and replication of improvements
Act as a regional CI coach and trainer, mentoring plant engineers and supervisors
Facilitate Kaizen workshops and problem-solving events
Track and report KPIs (OEE, scrap, safety, cost savings) across the regional cluster
Promote best practice sharing across regions to reduce variation
Drive Dexter’s Lean culture through engagement with both leadership and frontline employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
7–10+ years in manufacturing (axle, chassis, suspension, automotive/trailer components preferred)
Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred)
Welding knowledge (manual/robotic, MIG, TIG, resistance)
Time studies, labor standards, and plant layout design
ERP/MES (Oracle, Plex, SAP) and data analytics
Collaborative, safety-first, hands-on problem solver who thrives in a multi-site manufacturing environment
Preferred
Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)
Company
Dexter
Serving the industry for over 65 years, Dexter has earned a reputation as a trusted brand serving the utility trailer, recreational vehicle, marine, heavy-duty, agricultural, and specialty equipment manufacturers and distribution centers.
1001-5000 employees
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