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On Site Manufacturing Engineer- Perfection Parts and Equipment

Rush Enterprises · Oklahoma City, OK

Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Rush Enterprises (industrial) in Oklahoma City, OK. Equipment/Capital Procurement - Selects manufacturing/assembly equipment which meets the project or program needs.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Lean, FMEA, Time studies, Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $96k–$145k.

Median of the low and high ends of 796 live postings that list pay, out of 2308 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 12 other live manufacturing postings in Oklahoma.

Experience asked
Less than usual (5+ vs 10+)

Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 54%
  • ✓ Lean 46%
  • SolidWorks 31%
  • Cost reduction 31%
  • SAP 23%
  • ✓ FMEA 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Develops principles and practices to improve manufacturing/assembly equipment and processes.
  • ◆Lead on-site team meeting, communicating with teams and individuals.
  • ◆Determines and balances operational resources with customer demand and production schedules, develops standard operation times, and conducts time studies.
  • ◆Budgets costs with design, developing and testing various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing/assembly methods; and/or oversees the sourcing of those applications.
  • ◆Fosters and influences communication with key external stakeholders, business leaders, and functional members. Also, maintains relationships and coaches key stakeholders.
  • ◆Evaluates and recommends vendors, material, and equipment for changes to processes with justification and ROI analysis.
  • ◆Performs process failure modes and effects analysis ((P)FMEA), KPI tracking, job safety analysis (JSA), develops design-for-manufacturing criteria (DFM) and process capability expertise to provide input to future product and process design activities etc. Also, provides ergonomic assessments of current and future processes/applications.
  • ◆Develops procedures and plant arrangements to ensure proper material handling and storage.
  • ◆Maintains working knowledge in the safe operating procedures for compressed natural gas and the various compliance

requirements

affiliated with CNG fuel systems.

Education and/or Experience

  • ✓Bachelors degree, or 5 years’ experience with, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, and/or equivalent experience, required.
  • ✓3 years of experience handling issues and problems in a project management role, preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities Required

  • ✓Design expertise.
  • ✓Drawing Interpretation - Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing/assembly process that meets product design specifications.
  • ✓Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
  • ✓Collaborates - Buildings partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • ✓Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Oral and written communication skills.
  • ✓Equipment/Capital Procurement - Selects manufacturing/assembly equipment which meets the project or program needs.
  • ✓Data Mining - Extracts insights from data by identifying relationships and patterns through use of a suite of data exploration and data visualization techniques to understand the underlying structure of the data and enable sound conclusions upon model building.
  • ✓Time Studies – Develops plan for and conducts time studies of all manufacturing/assembly operations; analyses the data, identifies bottlenecks and utilizes Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiencies and product quality.
  • ✓Process Documentation - Produces written procedures in proper sequence which are followed correctly by all approved stakeholders to establish continuity in processes and standardization.
  • ✓Tool and Fixture Design - Selects and implements proper torque tools and work-piece-holding devices capable of effectively holding parts and products during a manufacturing/assembly process to secure their position to meet functional requirements.
  • ✓Ability to meet deadlines and work independently as well as part of a team.
  • ✓Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • ✓An ability to work with internal and external resources on specific project assignments.
  • ✓Valid Driver's license that meets the companies insurability guidelines.

Minimum Pay Rate

USD $50,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay Rate

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

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The Manufacturing Engineer focuses on the design and operation of integrated systems and processes for the production of high-quality, and economically competitive products. These may include computer networks, machine tools, materials-handling equipment and production line modelling. They are to create and implement all aspects of manufacturing/assembly processes to ensure safety requirements, manufacturing goals, business goals, and product specifications are met. This role provides continuous development and implementation of improvements for the production process of the company.

Perfection Parts and Equipment is a premier provider of quality products and services to commercial equipment users. We are customer-focused, people-oriented, and financially motivated to deliver excellent outcomes for customers, shareholders, vendors and our people. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

Benefits

We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

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