Manufacturing Engineer II

Skill; Sheridan (AR); On-site; USD 76,220,000 - 84,673,000; Full time

Job summary

Skill in Sheridan, AR seeks an engineer to drive NPI/NPD plant operations, including PFEP, DFMA, and cost targets. You will coordinate with multiple groups to ensure manufacturability and on-time launches.

You’ll analyze make vs. buy, build cost models, and manage project timelines across quality, engineering, and materials to meet launch goals.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited bachelor’s in engineering or engineering technology.
• 2+ years in industrial/mechanical/manufacturing engineering or NPD.
• Experience with DFMA, cost reduction, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own plant operations deliverables for Kitchen and Bath NPD, PFEP, and cost reduction.
• Lead DFMA reviews, FMEA, and design-for-manufacture input into NPD.

Skills

DFMA

NPI input

Project management

SAP

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

Tools

ProE/CREO

Job description

Overview

• Placement Type: Temporary
• Salary: $26.60-29.55 Hourly
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026

Our client is a global leader known for its innovative contributions to various industries. They are committed to excellence, sustainability, and enhancing the lives of their customers through thoughtfully designed and meticulously engineered products. Joining their team means becoming part of a legacy of quality and a future of innovation.

Are you a passionate engineer ready to make a significant impact on the lifecycle of groundbreaking products? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our client's team, where you will be instrumental in bringing new products from concept to reality. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive operational excellence, influence product design, and optimize manufacturing processes, directly contributing to the success and efficiency of new product launches. Your expertise will ensure that cutting-edge designs are not only innovative but also manufacturable, cost-effective, and delivered to market with speed and precision.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for fulfilling all Operations Plant Level deliverables for the Kitchen and Bath Development Process, including fulfillment strategies, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), operations certification, cost reduction implementations, capacity evaluations, supply chain integrity, costing, REA initiation, and process development.
• Drive Manufacturing input into NPD projects to improve design effectiveness and reliability through Design for Manufacture and assembly (DFMA), design reviews, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and regular feedback.
• Project Manager for all plant operations functions such as quality, engineering, production, and materials, related to NPI and NPD projects. These projects include, but are not limited to, new product launches, DfX initiatives, fulfillment strategies, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), cost reduction implementations, capacity evaluations, supply chain integrity, costing, REA initiation, and process development.
• Build product cost models, with plant NPI and Operations support, to actively manage product costs through development and meet launch targets.
• Provide technical support for Make versus Buy analysis, utilizing cash cost modeling and consideration of Global Capacity and Asset Optimization.
• Together with Ops Lead NPI and Operations, develop plant project execution timelines and project plans and feed back into overall timelines for projects.
• Accountable, in coordination with Ops Lead NPI personnel, for achieving scheduled 'Inventory in Stock' date. Support Ops Lead NPI and Operations project managers, on all projects as assigned, to ensure complete and accurate communication of project facts.
• Drive Time to Market Improvements. Ensure Quality and Performance Levels are met for New Product Launches (i.e. launch with no Deviations and match process capability to specifications).
• Change Agent / Process improvement:
• Regularly provide feedback and ideas/solutions for process improvements including the New Product Development process and manufacturing processes.
• Regularly provide feedback and actively participate in the improvement of project management practices within the New Product Integration group.
• Applying engineering fundamentals to problem solving & make appropriate decisions, justify risk under critical review. Develop conclusions and recommend actions.
• Operate without need for technical supervision.
• Liaise closely with all levels of production, manufacturing engineering, plant quality, supply chain, safety, NPD, NPI, purchasing, and marketing providing clear information where necessary. Use relationships to maintain a network to support Production Strategies.
• Present project status and escalations to multiple levels of operations leadership including Managers/Directors/VP.

Skills/Requirements

• B.S. degree from an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering OR engineering technology program required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an industrial, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, project management, or new product development engineering role.
• Knowledge and experience of multiple manufacturing processes, including but not limited to, assembly, casting, forging, injection molding, stamping and/or finishing.
• Must be able to independently manage multiple projects of a complex nature that are in various stages of development
• Experience of communicating information at all levels across various functions written & verbally, concisely and accurately.
• A tenacious, enthusiastic, results driven individual with excellent time management skills.
• A confident user of Microsoft office software & SAP
• Must be structured and organized, with an ability to work on their own, within a team, and lead a small team when required.
• Trained in using DFMA techniques and software.
• Experience in ProE/CREO is a benefit, but not required.
• Must be skilled in conflict resolution

This is an ONSITE opportunity in Sheridan, AR