Newell Brands Inc

Project Engineer

Newell Brands Inc$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (preferred in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering)
  • 4+ years of experience in product development, especially with plastics
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Basic experience with CAD software (Solidworks or Creo)
  • Familiarity with quality methods and systems
  • Knowledge of plastic molding and extrusion processes is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Review product designs and engineering documentation for manufacturability
  • Develop and execute test plans for product validation
  • Utilize quality engineering tools like FMEA and Control Plans
  • Implement product changes via a structured change control process
  • Investigate product issues through data collection and root cause analysis
  • Support resolution of customer complaints and quality issues
  • Analyze product data to identify improvement trends
  • Participate in tooling reviews and production qualification activities

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a well-established company
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to projects encompassing product development from concept to launch
  • Travel opportunities for both domestic and international projects
  • Engagement in diverse engineering challenges across various production methods
Full Job Description
Job ID: 14824

Newell Brands is searching for a highly motivated Product Engineer to play a key role in new product development efforts and implement improvements to existing products.

This position will:
  • Support new product development and sustaining engineering activities from concept through production launch, ensuring alignment with defined product, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, sourcing, and supply chain teams to support product development and project execution
  • Ensure product compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements and escalate risks as appropriate


Key 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.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering or Plastics Engineering preferred).
  • 4 plus yrs product development experience preferably with plastics.
  • Problem Solving, Organizational, Planning and prioritization, multi-tasking 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.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal and project management skills.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Competencies with other materials and manufacturing technologies (e.g., metals)
  • Experience in consumer product is plus.
  • Experience/competency with Electronics is plus.


*Please note this position will not be able to sponsor H1B visa or support OPT status.

Date Posted: Jun 22, 2026

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Learn more about Newell Brands Inc
Size
32,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$770 million
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
+2.9%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
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