Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager

Requisition : 1109
Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager
Location: Broken Arrow, OK, US
Position Type: Full Time

Arrowhead Winch engineers and manufactures industrial winch, hoist and drive systems under the BRADEN, CARCO and Gearmatic brand names in Broken Arrow and Okmulgee, Oklahoma. We are seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager to join our team. Benefits include 401K with matching up to 5%, profit sharing plan, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings accounts, paid short‑ and long‑term disability program, life insurance, paid holidays, sick and vacation time.

Work environments are clean, climate controlled and safe. This position supports both Broken Arrow and Okmulgee locations and is an on‑site office role requiring travel to both plant sites. Arrowhead requires a background check, drug test, and pre‑employment physical for all candidates. We aim for all employees to work safely without injury while maintaining the highest safety standards in compliance with company policies.

Evaluates facilities and production processes and makes recommendations to maintain or improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs under minimal supervision.

• Coordinate with ME teams at Broken Arrow and Okmulgee as needed for project work.
• Update ME managers on roadblocks and timelines for resource dedication.
• Prepare and present PCP presentations for ME group projects.
• Prepare budgetary numbers, manage and track execution of Capex expenditures with the Capex coordinator related to projects. Report these details to the ME Manager.
• Coordinate and update the ME Manager on project status and timelines.
• Prioritize work and resources needed from ME groups of BA and OKM related to project timelines.
• Track ME hours related to each project and report to project manager.
• Maintain excellent communication skills.
• Employ organizational skills for tracking and reporting of project statuses.
• Prepare and implement complex layouts and studies of plant and facility arrangements and manufacturing operations.
• Provide direction on time and work sequence studies, review and recommend adjustments to manufacturing operations.
• Review plant layouts and organization to maximize throughput.
• Develop procedures and plant arrangements to ensure proper material handling and storage.
• Review engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend changes as necessary.
• Determine manufacturing processes.
• Determine and develop standard operation times, conduct various cost studies.
• Prepare and implement capital budget items.
• Design and implement shop tooling and fixtures.
• Create step‑by‑step work instructions for product build.
• Design tooling required for assembly of production units.
• May direct activities of a small group of employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• At least 3 years experience as a manufacturing engineer in a machine shop environment.
• Knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes, gearing, NC programming (preferably Esprit CAM System), and tool design using a CAD‑based system.
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• PMP training required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or similar project management software.

Must regularly sit, use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, bend, squat and grasp parts. Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and be mobile around heavy machinery, forklifts, and loud noise. Physical demands include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Arrowhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, military and/or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974.

If accommodation is required, contact HR at 918‑259‑3259.