Associate PLM Engineer

Job ID: 14044

Alternate Locations: Chennai

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.

Reynolds is a subsidiary of Newell Brands, one of the most transformative consumer product companies in the world. For over 100 years, the company has grown through brands they are privileged to bring to consumers worldwide. With products in nearly 200 countries, over 100+ brands and 31,000+ happy employees worldwide, Newell is committed to enhancing the lives of customers with innovative products that create moments of joy.

Job Overview: 

• We are seeking an Associate PLM Engineer (R&D) to join our global Research and Development team in Chennai, India. In this role, you will support product lifecycle management activities, ensuring our products meet the highest quality and safety standards. You will collaborate across disciplines, manage Bills of Materials, oversee change management processes, and contribute to the development of consumer products using PLM systems

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support creation and maintenance of Bills of Materials and product documentation in Windchill (PLM).
• Assist R&D teams with Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN).
• Upload and manage CAD objects using Creo and SolidWorks.
• Audit product deliverables and ensure compliance with standards.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in PLM structures and collaborate with engineers to provide solutions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and influence decision-making.
• Learn and integrate additional systems like SAP and FlexPLM to enhance accuracy of BOMs.
• Recommend best practices for PLM processes and support resolution of routing, access, or system issues.

What You’ll Need

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management.
• Proficiency in Engineering Change Management, Bills of Materials, and Microsoft Excel.
• CAD literacy (Creo preferred, SolidWorks acceptable).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Your advantage:

• Prior experience with consumer product development.
• Familiarity with SAP, FlexPLM, or other enterprise systems.
• Ability to recommend PLM architecture and process improvements.
• Additional related working experience beyond the minimum requirement.

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.