JOB DESCRIPTION

Dexter is actively hiring a Regional Industrial Engineer – Continuous Improvement. This is a strategic and hands-on role supporting multiple manufacturing sites across our axle, brake, suspension, and chassis product lines. This role is critical to sustaining Dexter’s reputation as the leading manufacturer of trailer axles and mobility solutions in North America.
The Regional Industrial Engineer partners with plant managers, engineering teams, and frontline supervisors to drive measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). With a balance of technical expertise and leadership influence, the role advances Dexter’s continuous improvement culture by aligning Lean and Six Sigma practices with Dexter’s values: Execute with Determination, Connect with People, and Do the Right Thing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 7–10+ years in manufacturing (axle, chassis, suspension, automotive/trailer components preferred).
• Technical Skills:
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• 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.
• Dexter Fit: Collaborative, safety-first, hands-on problem solver who thrives in a multi-site manufacturing environment.

Dexter’s Industrial Engineering organization is structured regionally to provide hands-on support to multiple facilities. This role will be aligned with one of the following regional clusters, requiring multi-plant influence, travel, and collaboration:

• IE #1 – Midwest Region
• IE #2 – Southeast Region
• IE #3 – Southwest Region
• IE #4 – Northern Indiana Regio