Product Development Engineer

Newell Brands is a leading $8.5B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 28,000 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.

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, using great gear, and being around people who share your appreciation for the outdoors, you’ll be in good company at the Outdoor & Recreation Business Unit, which includes the Coleman, Contigo, and Marmot brands. Most importantly, we are outdoor seekers 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 (stoves, grills, griddles, lanterns, 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, kayaking or intramural leagues. To put it simply, we enjoy bringing people together outdoors.

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

The Product Development Engineer will provide support for New Product Development (NPD) activities including concept development, design review, data management, prototype development & evaluation, product documentation & specifications, project tracking, cost analysis, schedule management, vendor communication and other activities associated with developing new products and their approval for mass production. This position is also a key team member in the maintenance of existing products.  Occasional travel, both domestic and international, will be expected.

The role will support Coleman product categories that includes hard and soft coolers.

Project Execution

• Supports cross-functional teams comprised of Research, Product Development, Engineering, Marketing, Industrial Design, Sourcing, Quality, Product Safety & Compliance, Packaging, Sales, and Legal
• Maintains NPD design files and critical project information critical to internal & external contacts
• Manages and executes the process for prototype samples, testing verification, and production approval
• Collaborates with engineers & vendors for sample procurement, testing, and costing
• Supports product documentation including new product setup requests, design drawings, engineering changes to bill of materials, product specification development, maintenance, and technical literature
• Uses product lifecycle management software to revise, document, and communicate engineering workflow
• Participates is product creation via ideation techniques used in product creation and consumer insights
• Provides competitive benchmarking and consumer ratings/reviews to the development team to determine new product requirements
• Researches and builds documents for intellectual property with legal
• Leads DVP&R development and distinguish between program, safety, marketing claims, regulatory, and consumer satisfaction risk

Product Performance

• Creates test methods based on consumer usage and product requirements
• Ability to assist in writing technical specifications for the development and implementation of new products
• Ability to create test methods from identified risks in the DFMEA
• Defines non-technical deliverables that contribute to successful product releases
• Ability to use design tools to create components and basic assemblies
• Contributes to the ECR/ECN entry

Manufacturing

• Applies design guidelines using major tools and techniques used in manufacturing process
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment used on our products
• Basic understanding of major tools and techniques used in manufacturing process
• Basic understand about how to select a supplier

Materials

• Basic understanding of the materials used in our products
• Basic understanding of how to identify types of materials used in manufacturing.
• Communicates functional and aesthetic requirements of product design including color, finish, and usability

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
• 2-5 years of product development experience
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as interpersonal skills with the ability to work will with all levels of personnel
• Demonstrates solid understanding of core engineering principles in the areas of mechanics, dynamics, materials science, design, and structural analysis
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of problem-solving techniques and methodologies
• Demonstrates strong Static/Dynamic analytical skills
• Must have strong computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office required. SAP, CAD or Adobe Illustrator experience a plus
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes
• Must possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment
• Experience building conceptual and working prototypes