Sr Engineer Product Development 

Job Number:

2400496 United States-Kansas-Wichita 

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.

The Senior Product Development Engineer will be responsible for new product development (NPD) projects and category maintenance, while working within a cross-functional team. Role will also lead research and roadmap for long term technical solutions. Some travel, both domestic and international, will be required. This position will: 

• Lead the engineering efforts on NPD projects from conception through production launch, while following Newell Brands Product Development Process
• Ensure the product meets or exceeds expectations from a cost, timing, and specification standpoint
• Incorporates an intermediate understanding of product specifications, material selection, manufacturing processes, cost constraints, and regulatory and legal landscape (intellectual property) to drive high quality, sustainable, and efficient new product development.
• Require the ability to work effectively with other disciplines including Brand, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Compliance, and Supply Chain

Project Execution

• Maintains NPD design files, critical project information, and communicates information to internal and external contacts. Responds to internal requests for information regarding design files and documentation.
• Manages and validates the process for Prototype Samples, Testing and Verification, and Production Approval. Is responsible for collaboration with International Engineers & Vendors for sample procurement, testing, and issues.
• Supports product documentation including: New Product Setup Request, Design Drawings, Engineering Changes to B.O.M., Product Specification development and maintenance, and technical literature.
• Works closely with international Project Engineer to manage activities at international vendors.
• Understand existing technologies used in industry.
• Fundamental understanding of ideation techniques.
• Basic understanding of the importance of intellectual property for an organization.
• Provides competitive benchmarking and consumer ratings/reviews to the development team to determine new product requirements.

Quality

• Ability to lead DFMEA and/or PFMEA and distinguish between program, safety, business, regulatory, and consumer satisfaction risk.
• Work directly with global quality team to identify quality issues and solutions.
• Create DVP&R to identity, test, and mitigate risks
• Design products that meet the critical to quality metrics (CTQs) developed by the Brand team

Product Performance

• Uses a disciplined approach and the appropriate methodology to analyze and determine the preferred solution to technical challenges.
• 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.

Manufacturing

• Intermediate understanding of manufacturing equipment used on our products.
• Intermediate understanding of major tools and techniques used in manufacturing process.
• Basic understand about how to select a supplier

Materials

• Intermediate understanding of the materials used in our products.
• Basic understanding of how to identify types of materials used in manufacturing
• Ability to understand the functional and aesthetic requirements of product design

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field is required
• 5-7 years of product development experience required
• 2 years of knowledge in textile materials and cut and sew operations preferred
• Experience in plastic design and tolerances preferred
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD i.e. SolidWorks
• Experience with selection of materials and tradeoffs
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of problem-solving techniques and methodologies
• Creative problem-solving ability while showing commitment to quality and deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrates knowledge of domestic and sourced manufacturing processes

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.