Design Engineer (CAD)

Na Newell Brands, temos orgulho de ser uma empresa líder global em bens de consumo, com mais de 50 marcas icônicas que podem ser encontradas em lares ao redor do mundo, incluindo Oster®, Cadence®, NUK®, Lillo®, Invicta®, Contigo®, Coleman®, Rubbermaid®, PaperMate®, Sharpie®, Graco® entre outras.  

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Position Title: Design Engineer (CAD) – All Segments

Location: Balneário Piçarras, SC - Onsite

Reports to: Sr. Manager, New Product Creation (NPC) – LATAM Technology Center

The Design Engineer (CAD) is a cross-segment technical resource responsible for creating and maintaining the 3D models, technical drawings and design data that support all new product development projects across the Outdoor & Recreation (O&R), Learning & Development (L&D) and Home & Commercial (H&C) segments. Operating within the New Product Creation (NPC) function, the Design Engineer transforms concepts and inputs from Product Development Specialists and Industrial Designers into detailed, manufacturable CAD models and production-ready documentation, with deep expertise in plastic part design for injection and blow molding.

This is a critical role that bridges industrial design and manufacturing. The Design Engineer partners closely with Industrial Design (ID) to balance aesthetics, function, manufacturability and cost, applying strong knowledge of polymeric resins, molding processes, tooling and DFM principles to ensure that designs are both visually appealing and producible at target cost. The role works across the entire NPC portfolio and is a key enabler of fast, reliable and cost-effective product development in the region.

Job Duties

CAD Modeling & Technical Drawings

• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings (with GD&T) for parts and assemblies across all segments
• Build parametric, robust, design-intent-driven models that support downstream tooling and manufacturing
• Produce and control engineering drawings, BOMs and design documentation to Newell standards
• Manage design data, revisions and change control within PDM/PLM systems

Design for Manufacturing – Injection & Blow Molding

• Apply deep expertise in plastic part design for injection molding and blow molding (wall thickness, draft, ribs, bosses, parting lines, gating and ejection, shrinkage and warpage)
• Select and recommend polymeric resins based on performance, aesthetics, processability and cost
• Optimize parts for manufacturability, tooling feasibility and cycle time, and support mold design reviews with toolmakers
• Conduct DFM/DFA analysis and drive design improvements that reduce cost, tooling risk and lead time

Collaboration with Industrial Design (ID)

• Partner with ID designers to translate aesthetic concepts and surfaces into manufacturable engineering designs
• Find the optimal balance between aesthetics, function, DFM and cost – protecting design intent while ensuring producibility
• Provide early manufacturability and cost feedback into the concept/ID phase to avoid downstream rework
• Maintain surface quality, fit and finish while meeting engineering, tooling and cost requirements

Cross-Segment Project Support

• Support all product development projects across O&R, L&D and H&C as a shared CAD resource
• Prioritize and manage workload across multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders
• Work with PDS, plant NPI, tooling and suppliers to carry design intent through to production

Prototyping & Validation Support

• Prepare CAD data for prototyping (3D printing, soft tooling) and support build-and-test iterations
• Support tolerance analysis and design verification with test and laboratory teams
• Incorporate learnings from prototypes and testing back into the design

Key Deliverables:

• 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings (SolidWorks)
• DFM/DFA analyses and moldability recommendations
• Polymeric-resin and material recommendations and specifications
• BOMs and controlled design documentation
• Tooling-ready data packages for mold design

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical degree or Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Product Design, Plastics/Polymer Engineering or related (or equivalent CAD design experience)
• Proven experience as a CAD designer / design engineer for plastic consumer products
• Strong, hands-on proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks): part, assembly and surface modeling, and drawings with GD&T
• Strong knowledge of injection molding and blow molding processes and plastic part design
• Working knowledge of polymeric resins and their properties
• Working to advanced English (technical reading and cross-team communication)

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Plastics/Polymer or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with mold/tooling design and mold-filling simulation (e.g., Moldflow)
• Experience across multiple product categories (outdoor, baby, home)
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems and design-data management
• Conversational or professional Spanish

Skills & Abilities

• Expert CAD and surfacing skills with strong attention to detail
• Deep understanding of plastics design, injection/blow molding, tooling and resins
• Strong DFM and cost mindset, able to balance aesthetics with manufacturability
• Strong collaboration skills, especially with industrial designers and toolmakers
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across segments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Travel

• Occasional travel to plants, suppliers and toolmakers as required

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.