Associate Product Development Engineer, Calphalon

Job ID: 8171 

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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.

Job Summary:

The Product Development Engineer will be primarily responsible for new product development (NPD) projects as well as product line maintenance, optimization, and cost reduction within the portfolio. 

This position will include the following activities:

• Support the engineering efforts on NPD projects from conception through production launch, while following Newell Brands Product Development Process.
• Ensure the product meets or exceeds expectations from a cost, technical execution, specification development, and product performance standpoint.
• Work effectively with other disciplines including Program Management, Marketing, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Require some business travel and periodic meetings outside normal business hours.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative products and solutions that meet customer expectations, meet quality and financial requirements as well as meet industry and government compliance standards.
• Support multiple product development projects using a Stage/Gate process with a focus on defining the timeline and key milestones. Ensure deliverables are executed on time, to cost and to quality specification.
• Generate Engineering Product Specifications, contribute towards the development of DFMEA documents, DVP&R and Quality Specification.
• Collaborate to create test protocols, test plans, and judgement criteria. Work with internal test lab and/or outside labs that confirm the design goals.
• Draft and review ECN and complete ECN related tasks.
• Review Drawings and CAD and lead cross functional team in Design and Technical reviews.
• Conduct IP searches and collaborate with legal team on IP clearance and on patent filing.
• Assist and support manufacturing trials, testing, measurements, and related documentation from initial tooling trials through production qualification (PPAP).  Evaluate results and propose/lead changes to product design, tooling, and/or process.
• Benchmark competitive products and identify design alternatives.
• Assess design for safety, manufacturability, reliability, and other best practices.
• Identify opportunities to revise and improve product design or product performance and implement these improvements to our product lines.
• Participate on cross functional teams to identify and resolve complex technical issues, implement large-scale product or process improvements, or major cost reductions.
• Apply knowledge of different materials and chemicals to create innovative products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; chemical engineering major is preferred
• Ability to conduct or assist with chemical experiments in the laboratory
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills
• Demonstrate basic competency in 3D CAD (Creo preferred), with ability to complete detailed review of 3D models and assessment of 2D drawings
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team atmosphere
• Demonstrates Problem Solving, Organizational, Planning and prioritization, Multi-tasking, Risk evaluation and mitigation skills
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and program management capabilities with the ability to facilitate the project through the NPD Gate process
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills-verbal and written
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

**Please note we are not able to sponsor H1B (including OPT status) for this position.

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.