SUNSHINE OUTDOORS LLC Industrial Engineer Consumer Products / Outdoor Category in Bentonville, AR | 1272027831

Verified Pay check_circle	$60000 - $90000 per year
Hours	Full-time
Location	Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Description

Industrial Engineer – Outdoor Products

Position Summary
We are seeking a results-driven Industrial Engineer to support product development, cost optimization, and manufacturing efficiency across our outdoor product lines, including camping chairs, beach chairs, cots, and folding outdoor furniture.

This role will focus on products built with metal tube structures and fabric components, and will work closely with Product Development, Sales, and overseas manufacturing partners to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, cost competitiveness, and retail readiness.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in steel fabrication, textile construction, and cost engineering, with the ability to bridge product design and factory execution.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze and improve manufacturing processes for metal tube-based structures (cutting, bending, welding, powder coating) and fabric components (cutting, sewing, assembly) to drive efficiency and reduce cost
Partner with Product Development and Design teams to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM), ensuring products are scalable, durable, and cost-effective
Develop and maintain detailed cost models and BOM structures for new and existing products, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement
Collaborate closely with overseas factories (China and Vietnam) to evaluate production capability, optimize processes, and resolve manufacturing issues
Support product commercialization by reviewing samples, prototypes, and pre-production builds, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and timeline targets
Analyze structural performance of products (e.g., frame strength, joint stability, fabric durability) and drive corrective actions as needed
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles (5S, line balancing, waste reduction)
Optimize product design and packaging for improved container utilization and logistics efficiency
Monitor key KPIs such as cost per unit, production efficiency, defect rates, and yield, and provide regular reporting and recommendations

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Experience

3–7+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, or product engineering
Hands-on experience with metal (steel/aluminum tube structures) and fabric/textile products required
Experience with folding structures, outdoor furniture, or recreational products strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of metal fabrication processes (tube forming, welding, finishing)
Working knowledge of textile materials and sewing construction
Experience with cost engineering, BOM analysis, and margin optimization
Familiarity with DFM and product structure optimization
Proficiency in Excel and data analysis; CAD experience is a plus
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and global manufacturing environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners (China/Vietnam)
Familiarity with retail-driven product development cycles (e.g., Walmart, Target)

Work Environment

Based in Bentonville, Arkansas (onsite only)
Periodic international travel required

Industrial Engineer Consumer Products / Outdoor Category

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