Product Engineer (Beverage)

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. 

The Product Engineer (Beverage) will be responsible for new product development (NPD) projects for both new and existing products while working within a cross-functional team. The role of the Product Engineer is to participate in the engineering efforts for NPD projects from conception through production launch while following Newell Outdoor and Recreation Development Process. This position will ensure the product meets or exceeds KPI’s from a cost, timing, performance and specification standpoint. The position will require the ability to work effectively with other disciplines including Design Engineering, Brand Marketing, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain. Some oversees travel will be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in cross-functional teams to work seamlessly across disciplines as required to execute product initiatives
• Reviews relevant competitive products to provide benchmarking and analysis of technical specifications
• Performs and records competitive products testing and identifies design alternatives
• Recommends and presents solutions and opportunities in forums to encourage ideation and technical sharing
• Identifies cost and risks at the component and sub-assembly level to meet defined cost targets
• Develops the analysis of how sub-assembly level decisions impact the overall business strategy to facilitate design-for-cost
• Provides routine engineering, working autonomously on project teams with little to no guidance from more Senior Engineers to deliver well-engineered products
• Implements existing technologies on a project level to deliver products
• Uses a disciplined approach and the appropriate methodology to analyze and determine the preferred solution to technical challenges
• Analyzes test results to provide data for use in solving problems
• Develops optimal product test plans to validate design
• Summarizes complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience to gain alignment
• Incorporates consumer and market insights to drive innovation and project execution
• Applies an understanding of product specifications, material selection, manufacturing processes, cost constraints, regulatory and legal landscape (intellectual property) to drive high quality, sustainable, and efficient NPD
• Recommends architecture of products and is accountable for the system to ensure robust end product designs
• May need to generate Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and uses other technical tools as needed to execute business projects/initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, design, or related field.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience with a consumer hard-goods company
• Evidence of strong systematic problem-solving using proven methodologies
• Demonstrates experience with intellectual property and the patent process
• Assist in writing technical specifications for the development and implementation of new products, ECN’s, continuous improvement and VAVE efforts
• Track record of leading design work on at least one successfully launched durable consumer goods (on-time, on-cost, on-budget, on-specification)
• Knowledge of plastic, metal, electromechanical and/or glass production design and processing a plus
• Ability to understand 3D CAD and drawings
• Effective planning/organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Provides technical support in solving post launch product warranty challenges.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Organizational and strategic agility
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, especially communication, exhibiting ability to express ideas precisely, persuasively, and effectively
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer products especially the beverage category is plus

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.