Product Engineer

Job ID: 8582 

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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 Development Engineer will be responsible for new product development (NPD) projects as well as sustaining existing products, while working within a cross-functional team. Some travel may be required. This position will:

• Support the engineering efforts on NPD projects from conception through production launch, while following Newell Rubbermaid’s Product Development Process.
• Require the ability to work effectively with other disciplines including Marketing, Industrial Design, Design Engineering, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing and Supply Chain.
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to adapt and lead various types of projects (Make, Buy, Hybrid).
• Ideal candidates should be motivated and exhibit a strong sense of urgency, have strong program management skills including driving accountability of others, and be driven to succeed with the foresight to plan for and ability to overcome all obstacles, while promoting a positive team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative products 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, DFMEA documents, DVP&R and Quality Specification.
• Create test plans and collaborate with internal test lab and/or outside labs that confirm the design goals.
• Draft and review ECN and complete ECN related tasks.
• Conduct IP searches and collaborate with legal team on IP clearance and on patent filing.
• Review Drawing and CAD.
• Benchmark competitive products and identify design alternatives.
• Assess design for safety, manufacturability and other best practices.
• Complete technical reviews of product complaints and provide technical support to resolve these issues.
• Participate on cross functional teams to identify and resolve complex technical issues, implement large-scale product, or process improvements, or major cost reductions.
• Have effective interpersonal skills, especially communication, exhibiting ability to express ideas precisely, persuasively and effectively. 
• Lead project through NPD gate process as project/program manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2 - 5 yrs experience in related field.
• Problem Solving, Organizational, Planning and prioritization, Multi-tasking skills.
• Basic competency with CAD (Solidworks or Creo) with ability to complete detailed review of 3D models and assessment of 2D drawings.
• Understanding of plastic molding and extrusion manufacturing process, capabilities and design requirements desired.

*Please note this position will not sponsor H1B visa (OPT status).

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.