Automotive OEM Manufacturing Companies in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has approximately 3,200 manufacturing establishments and 140,000 manufacturing employees. Oklahoma has a strong aerospace and defense manufacturing presence, including Tinker AFB maintenance depot, plus significant oil and gas equipment production in Tulsa.

Oklahoma contributes to the national automotive oem manufacturing landscape. Automotive OEM manufacturing includes vehicle assembly plants and major component facilities operated by automakers and their direct suppliers. The US has over 40 light vehicle assembly plants operated by companies including GM, Ford, Stellantis, Toyota, Honda, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Tesla.

Vehicle Assembly Plants: Final assembly facilities that build complete vehicles, operated by domestic and foreign automakers across the Southern and Midwestern US.

Powertrain Plants: Dedicated facilities producing engines, transmissions, electric motors, and battery packs.

Stamping Operations: Large-scale metal stamping facilities producing body panels, structural components, and closures.

EV & Battery Manufacturers: New entrants and legacy automakers building gigafactories for battery cells, packs, and EV-specific components.

Major industrial centers in Oklahoma include Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, and Broken Arrow. These cities have concentrations of manufacturers across sectors including aerospace manufacturing, oil & gas equipment manufacturing, and food processing manufacturing.