R&D Project Engineer

Job ID: 7285 

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Project Engineer - Coleman

Location: France

Reports to: Engineering Manager or R&D Director

Contract type: Permanent, Full time

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

As a Project Engineer, you’ll lead the design and development of new products for Coleman such as tents, shelters, soft coolers, kayaks, etc., ensuring they meet performance, cost, and quality targets. You’ll be part of a dynamic R&D team, collaborating with experts across departments and working closely with international partners. Based in France, you’ll manage projects from concept to production start, while also supporting and improving existing product lines.
We’ll support your growth with regular feedback and access to online training courses.

We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new products based on marketing requirements

• Manage projects through all NPD phases until production start
• Create and maintain technical documentation: drawings, specs, BOMs, test reports
• Collaborate with internal teams like Marketing, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing
• Validate prototypes and ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Lead project planning: schedules, issue logs, action plans, and reviews
• Support Sales & Marketing with samples, meetings, and product presentations
• Handle design updates using tools like SAP, Windchill, and Precision
• Adapt designs to meet cost and margin targets
• Follow ISO 9001 processes across all activities

You’ll interact with internal teams across departments and external partners including vendors, labs, and design agencies. Expect 10–20% travel, both domestic and international.

What You’ll Need

Minimum:

• Engineering degree in a relevant field
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• 3+ years in product design and development
• 3+ years in manufacturing (Asia experience preferred)
• Strong project management skills

Your advantage:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Organized, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience working in international environments
• Passion for outdoor activities and product testing
• Ability to support Sales & Marketing as a technical expert

If you’re ready to take ownership of exciting projects and bring innovative products to life, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
• Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

Are you interested?

If so, please click on “Apply Now” on this site and upload your CV in English.

If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone interview.

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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.