Data Technician

Job ID: 2829 

Alternate Locations: Wichita, KS

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.

Are you ready to embark on your next outdoor adventure?

If you have a passion for spending time outdoors with family and friends, great gear, and being around people who share your passions for the outdoors, you’ll be in good company at the Outdoor & Recreation Business Unit, which includes the Coleman Brand. Most importantly, we are outdoor enthusiasts who are committed to driving authenticity and supporting our communities in all that we do, without sacrificing performance, innovation, or quality.

Among the perks of joining our team are regular volunteer opportunities, available products to enhance your next adventure (tents, sleeping bags, coolers, chairs, etc.), and a generous discount on our gear. We also believe in celebrating success together whether it be through employee/family gatherings, life events, summer camping trips, or kayaking. To put it simply, we enjoy bringing people together outdoors.

So, grab your gear and explore an opportunity with us today!

Job Summary: Our Data Technician will provide support for New Product Development (NPD) activities including, data entry and data management, laboratory status reports, product attribute documentation, competitive benchmark data. This position is also a key team member in the maintenance of existing product Bill of Material and training documentation.  Limited Domestic travel & afer hour internal calls may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Works as a member of a cross-functional team comprised of Product Development Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, and Product Safety & Compliance
• Collects and enters product attributes for new item setup and communicates information to internal and external contacts. Responds to internal requests for information regarding product attributes.
• Interpret blueprints, technical specifications, and CAD models to determine and extract key specifications for data reporting.
• Supports product documentation including New Product Setup Request, Design Drawings, Engineering Changes to B.O.M., Product Specification development and maintenance, technical literature along with replacement part documentation.
• Assist in writing technical specifications for the development and implementation of new products.
• Contributes to the ECR/ECN entry and reporting.
• Maintenance of training documentation
• Learn various software systems and subsequently support training efforts for those systems, specifically PLM and purchase orders.
• Create project briefs with the Analytics Team with well-defined deliverables, which in turn will allow the NPD teams to operate efficiently.
• Collaborate with external resources to test new reports and data extraction.
• Effectively track and manage prototype builds along with prototype coordination between departments.
• Basic understanding of the materials used in our products.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent education (Required)
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as interpersonal skills with the ability to work will with all levels of personnel.

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of problem-solving techniques and methodologies.
• Must have strong computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office required. SAP, PowerBI, and Product Life Cycle software experience a plus.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently with limited supervision.

Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmers, Coleman, Marmot,Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, First Alert, and Yankee Candle. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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.