Sr. Product Engineer, Motorized Products

Job ID: 14901 

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

• Champion the engineering efforts on NPD projects from conception through production launch, while following Newell Rubbermaid’s Product Development Process  
• Ensure the product meets or exceeds expectations from a cost, timing, and specification standpoint 
• Require the ability to work effectively with other disciplines including Marketing, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates cross-functionally with support organizations for developing both program Profit and Loss (P&L) and key drivers to ensure projects meet established objectives (e.g., margins, costs, revenue, etc.).
• Investigates program success requirements and drives the path forward to achieve success in the most timely and cost effective manner.
• Provides heavy engineering, working autonomously or as lead engineer on a project team with minimal guidance to deliver innovative, best-in-class products.
• Reviews project proposals cross-functionally to drive technical project specifications.
• Develops and maintains timing and action plans for projects of large scope with guidance from senior Project Managers (PMs) to deliver projects on time, cost, and quality.
• Leads technical design reviews to ensure engineering tasks are complete.
• Oversees the performance of the technical team informally to ensure product deliverables are met.
• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of manufacturing processes and technologies to produce a product and influence technology choices
• Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) in cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to business-critical challenges and roadblocks.
• Presents complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience to gain cross-functional alignment.
• Incorporates an understanding of product specifications, material selection, manufacturing processes, cost constraints, and regulatory and legal landscape IP to drive high quality, sustainable, and efficient new product development.
• Recommends the architecture and product design approach for an entire product to meet program objectives.
• Generates Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and uses other technical tools as needed to execute business projects/initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Plastics/Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
• 5-10 years of product development experience required
• Experience/competency with Electronics is required
• Demonstrates a proven track record of leading successful launches of durable consumer goods (on-time, on-cost, on-budget, and on-specification)
• Must be comfortable in a high volume, fast paced and quick turn-around environment
• Demonstrates strong problem solving skills with evidence of systematic approach for identifying problems, root-cause analysis, and implementing the “fix”
• Demonstrates experience with intellectual property and the patent process
• Demonstrates effective planning/organizational skills with an ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Demonstrates experience leading projects with domestic and Asian suppliers
• Demonstrates strong prototyping/design validation model building skills
• Demonstrates experience 3D CAD modeling (Creo preferred), part and assembly models
• Demonstrates 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.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of relevent manufacturing processes

   

   

  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.