Sr. Product Development Engineer, Blenders

Job ID: 4145 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

The Senior Product Development Engineer will be responsible for new product development (NPD) projects for both new and existing blender products, while working within a cross-functional team. Some travel may be required. This position will:

• Lead the engineering efforts on NPD projects from conception through production launch, while following Newell Brand’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.
• Demonstrate a high level of technical expertise and judgment in evaluating complex issues and developing innovative solutions.
• Ability to adapt and lead various types of projects (Make, Buy, Hybrid).
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere.
• Utilize creative thinking skills and talent for generating innovative product ideas and developing unique solutions to meet market needs.
• Ideal candidates should be motivated and exhibit a hands-on skillset, with a high 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.
• Highly organized and adaptable individual who can effectively manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong prioritization skills, the ability to stay focused under pressure, and a proven track record of successfully balancing various tasks and deadlines.

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.
• Develop deep category knowledge and become subject matter expert in relevant product category. 
• Generate Engineering Product Specifications, DFMEA documents and product qualification critical parameters.
• 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.
• Review Drawing and CAD, FEA reports, Gage R&R data and First Article measurements.
• Conduct IP searches and collaborate with legal team on IP clearance and on patent filing.
• Lead 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.
• Conduct comprehensive competitive assessments with the ability to identify opportunities to improve systems and generate ideas for meaningful consumer solutions.
• Assess designs for safety, manufacturability, and other best practices.
• Complete technical reviews of product complaints and provide technical support to resolve these issues.
• Identify opportunities to revise and improve product design or product performance and implement these improvements to our product lines.
• Participate in 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. 
• Apply knowledge of different materials to select suitable material for different products.
• Apply knowledge of injection molding process to select suitable manufacturing process for different products.
• Apply knowledge of electrical/electronic field related items on partnership project.
• Lead project through NPD gate process as project/program manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Plastics/Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• Experience/competency with Electronics is required.
• 5-10 yrs experience in related field.
• Problem Solving, Organizational, Planning and prioritization, Multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to manage suppliers both domestically and internationally.
• Basic competency with 3D CAD packages (Creo{Preferred} or Solidworks) with ability to complete detailed review of 3D models and assessment of 2D drawings.
• Basic competency with finite element analysis packages, with the ability to complete a detailed system review, provide necessary inputs to analyst, review analysis results, and make recommendations for product design changes.
• Competency with product life cycle management systems (Windchill).
• Understanding of plastic injection molding and extrusion manufacturing process, capabilities and design requirements desired.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competencies with other materials and manufacturing technologies (e.g., metals)
• Experience in motorized consumer products is a plus.
• Design Engineering experience is a plus.
• Competencies with small electric motor design and production.
• Strong understanding of systematic problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, Shainin, or similar approaches to identify root causes, implement effective solutions, and drive continuous improvement within the organization.

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.