Product Engineer

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, and Yankee Candle®. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership.

About the role

This position supports new product development and sustaining engineering activities from concept through production launch, ensuring alignment with defined product, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, sourcing, and supply chain teams to support product development and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Review product designs, CAD models, and engineering documentation to assess fit, function, and manufacturability.
• Develop test plans and support execution of validation and performance testing activities.
• Apply quality engineering tools, including FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP, during product and process development.
• Execute changes in the product using change control process.
• Investigate product and process issues, including data collection, root cause analysis, and participation in CAPA activities.
• Support customer and consumer complaint investigations and resolution of quality issues.
• Analyze product and process data to identify trends and support findings and recommendations.
• Participate in tooling reviews, manufacturing trials, and production qualification activities.
• Maintain engineering and quality documentation, including specifications, risk assessments, and validation records.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering or Plastics Engineering preferred).
• 4+ years of product development experience, preferably with plastics.
• Problem-solving, organizational, planning, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Basic competency with CAD (SolidWorks or Creo) with ability to complete detailed review of 3D models and assessment of 2D drawings.
• Working knowledge of quality methods and systems, including statistics, sampling, auditing, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Understanding of plastic molding and extrusion manufacturing process, capabilities, and design requirements desired.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Competencies with other materials and manufacturing technologies (e.g., metals).
• Experience in consumer products.
• Experience/competency with electronics.

This position will not sponsor H1B visas or support OPT status.