Manufacturing Engineer II - NPI/DFMA Leader (Onsite AR)

Aquent; Sheridan (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking an Operations Project Manager for an onsite role in Sheridan, AR. You will drive manufacturing input into new product development, build cost models, and manage plant-level deliverables across multiple functions to ensure fast, cost-effective launches.

You will lead DFMA reviews, perform FMEA inputs, and coordinate with QA, engineering, production, and supply chain to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Minimum 2 years in industrial, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, project management or NPD engineering.
• Knowledge of assembly, casting, forging, injection molding, stamping, finishing processes.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects.
• Experience communicating across functions in written and verbal form.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Structured, organized, and able to lead a small team.
• DFMA training or experience.
• ProE/CREO experience is a plus.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill all plant-level deliverables for Kitchen and Bath Development including PFEP and cost reductions.
• Input manufacturing considerations into NPD projects through DFMA and FMEA.
• Act as Project Manager for plant operations across QA, engineering, production and materials for NPI/NPD.
• Build product cost models with NPI/Operations support to hit launch targets.
• Provide Make-vs-Buy analysis using cash cost modeling and capacity considerations.
• Develop plant project execution timelines with Ops Lead NPI and feed into overall project plans.
• Ensure Inventory in Stock dates are met; support project managers with accurate communication.
• Drive Time to Market improvements and ensure launch quality and specs.
• Lead process improvements for NPD and manufacturing and share results.
• Present status updates to senior leadership as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

DFMA knowledge

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

ProE/CREO

Job description

Aquent is seeking an Operations Project Manager for an onsite role in Sheridan, AR. You will drive manufacturing input into new product development, build cost models, and manage plant-level deliverables across multiple functions to ensure fast, cost-effective launches.

You will lead DFMA reviews, perform FMEA inputs, and coordinate with QA, engineering, production, and supply chain to meet schedules and budgets.