Manufacturing Engineer III

Skill; Sheridan (AR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Skill in Sheridan, AR seeks an engineer to optimize manufacturing processes for consumer products. This temporary role participates in DFMA, NPI/NPD, cost modeling, and project leadership across quality, engineering, and production functions.

You will drive Time to Market, support Make-vs-Buy analyses, and ensure feasibility and cost targets for new product introductions in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 2+ years in industrial/manufacturing engineering or NPD role.
• Experience with multiple manufacturing processes and DFMA.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations for the Kitchen and Bath Development Process.
• Provide DFMA input and participate in design reviews and FMEA.
• Manage NPI/NPD projects across quality, engineering, production, and materials.
• Build product cost models and support make-vs-buy analyses.
• Develop project timelines and ensure on-time inventory milestones.
• Escalate project status to operations leadership.

Skills

DFMA

SAP

Project management

NPI

ProE/CREO

Communication skills

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Office

ProE/CREO

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $32-34.13 Hourly

Start Date: Oct 5, 2026

Join a leading global enterprise renowned for innovation in consumer products, where your work will directly shape the future of their acclaimed Kitchen and Bath Development Process. SKILL is proud to partner with this industry leader to find exceptional talent who are ready to make a significant impact.

Are you ready to be at the forefront of product innovation, driving efficiency and excellence from concept to launch? We're seeking a dynamic and highly skilled engineer to play a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing processes for cutting-edge consumer products. In this role, you will be instrumental in bringing groundbreaking designs to life, ensuring manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and superior quality. You'll operate with autonomy, applying your expertise to solve complex challenges and directly influence the success of new product introductions.

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 role is fully onsite in Sheridan, AR

About Skill

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.