Product Development Engineer

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, and Yankee Candle®, and employs 24,000 talented teammates worldwide. The Product Development Engineer will work on new product development (NPD) projects for small household appliances within a cross‑functional team.

• Own the engineering efforts on NPD projects from conception through production launch, following Newell Brands Product Development Process
• Ensure the kitchen appliance meets or exceeds expectations for cost, technical execution, specification development, and product performance
• Collaborate effectively with Program Management, Marketing, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and Supply Chain disciplines
• Demonstrate technical expertise, root cause analysis, problem solving, and judgment in evaluating complex issues and developing innovative solutions
• Work independently and in a collaborative team atmosphere
• Exhibit motivation, urgency, ownership of technical deliverables, accountability, and a positive team environment
• Travel for business and attend periodic meetings outside normal business hours

• Contribute to innovative product development that meets customer expectations, quality, financial, compliance, industry, and government standards
• Support multiple product development projects using a Stage/Gate process, defining timelines and milestones, and ensuring on‑time, on‑cost, and on‑quality delivery
• Understand consumer needs, observe product usage, and translate preferences into technical specifications
• Generate Engineering Product Specifications, lead DFMEA, DVP&R, and Quality Specification development
• Create test plans and collaborate with internal or external labs to validate design goals
• Draft and review Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and complete related tasks
• Review drawings and CAD, lead cross‑functional design and technical reviews
• Conduct IP searches and collaborate with legal on clearance and patent filing
• Review manufacturing trials, testing, measurements, and documentation from tooling through production qualification (PPAP); evaluate results and propose design or process changes
• Benchmark competitive products and identify design alternatives
• Assess safety, manufacturability, reliability, and other best practices with the cross‑functional team
• Complete technical reviews of product complaints and provide support to resolve issues
• Identify opportunities to improve product design or performance and implement changes across product lines
• Participate on cross‑functional teams to resolve complex technical issues, implement large‑scale improvements, or achieve cost reductions
• Communicate effectively, expressing ideas precisely and persuasively
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes, such as injection molding, for product design

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Plastics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in a related field
• Strong interpersonal and program management skills, able to facilitate projects through the NPD Gate process
• Proficiency in problem solving, organization, planning, prioritization, multitasking, and risk evaluation/mitigation
• Experience in prototyping, design validation, and testing
• Basic competency in 3‑D CAD (Solid Works or Creo preferred), reviewing 3‑D models and 2‑D drawings
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for small household appliances
• Excellent communication skills—verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience in consumer products
• Experience with electro‑mechanical devices

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.