Newell Brands Inc

Sr. Product Engineer, Motorized Products

Newell Brands Inc • $90K — $120K *
Huntersville, NC 28078In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Plastics/Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
  • 5-10 years of product development experience required
  • Experience/competency with Electronics is required
  • Proven track record of leading successful launches of durable consumer goods
  • Comfortable in a high volume, fast paced, and quick turn-around environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills with systematic approach
  • Experience with intellectual property and the patent process
  • Experience leading projects with domestic and Asian suppliers
  • Prototyping/design validation model building skills
  • Experience with 3D CAD modeling (Creo preferred)
  • Competency with finite element analysis packages

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates cross-functionally to develop program Profit and Loss (P&L) and key drivers for project objectives.
  • Drives the path forward for program success requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Provides engineering expertise as the lead engineer on project teams to deliver innovative products.
  • Reviews project proposals to manage technical project specifications effectively.
  • Maintains timing and action plans for large-scope projects to ensure timely delivery.
  • Leads technical design reviews to ensure project milestones are achieved.
  • Oversees technical team performance informally to meet product deliverables.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert in cross-functional teams to address business-critical challenges.
  • Presents complex technical concepts clearly for cross-functional alignment.
  • Incorporates product specifications and manufacturing processes into new product development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a cross-functional team environment.
  • Potential for travel as needed for project requirements.
  • Exposure to a wide range of engineering practices and techniques.
  • Chance to lead innovative product launches.
  • Engagement with both domestic and Asian suppliers for a global perspective.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 14901

Job Summary:

The Sr. Product Development Engineer will be responsible for new product development (NPD) projects for both new and existing products, while working within a cross-functional team. Some travel may be required. This position will:
  • Champion the engineering efforts on NPD projects from conception through production launch, while following Newell Rubbermaid's Product Development Process
  • Ensure the product meets or exceeds expectations from a cost, timing, and specification standpoint
  • Require the ability to work effectively with other disciplines including Marketing, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain


Responsibilities:
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with support organizations for developing both program Profit and Loss (P&L) and key drivers to ensure projects meet established objectives (e.g., margins, costs, revenue, etc.).
  • Investigates program success requirements and drives the path forward to achieve success in the most timely and cost effective manner.
  • Provides heavy engineering, working autonomously or as lead engineer on a project team with minimal guidance to deliver innovative, best-in-class products.
  • Reviews project proposals cross-functionally to drive technical project specifications.
  • Develops and maintains timing and action plans for projects of large scope with guidance from senior Project Managers (PMs) to deliver projects on time, cost, and quality.
  • Leads technical design reviews to ensure engineering tasks are complete.
  • Oversees the performance of the technical team informally to ensure product deliverables are met.
  • Demonstrates a high level of understanding of manufacturing processes and technologies to produce a product and influence technology choices
  • Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) in cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to business-critical challenges and roadblocks.
  • Presents complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience to gain cross-functional alignment.
  • Incorporates an understanding of product specifications, material selection, manufacturing processes, cost constraints, and regulatory and legal landscape IP to drive high quality, sustainable, and efficient new product development.
  • Recommends the architecture and product design approach for an entire product to meet program objectives.
  • Generates Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and uses other technical tools as needed to execute business projects/initiatives.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Plastics/Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
  • 5-10 years of product development experience required
  • Experience/competency with Electronics is required
  • Demonstrates a proven track record of leading successful launches of durable consumer goods (on-time, on-cost, on-budget, and on-specification)
  • Must be comfortable in a high volume, fast paced and quick turn-around environment
  • Demonstrates strong problem solving skills with evidence of systematic approach for identifying problems, root-cause analysis, and implementing the "fix"
  • Demonstrates experience with intellectual property and the patent process
  • Demonstrates effective planning/organizational skills with an ability to multi-task and set priorities
  • Demonstrates experience leading projects with domestic and Asian suppliers
  • Demonstrates strong prototyping/design validation model building skills
  • Demonstrates experience 3D CAD modeling (Creo preferred), part and assembly models
  • Demonstrates competency with finite element analysis packages, with the ability to complete a detailed system review, provide necessary inputs to analyst, review analysis results, and make recommendations for product design changes.
  • Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of relevent manufacturing processes

    Preferred Qualifications:
      • Competencies with other materials and manufacturing technologies (e.g., metals)
      • Experience in motorized consumer products is a plus.
      • Design Engineering experience is a plus.
      • Competencies with small electric motor design and production.
      • Strong understanding of systematic problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, Shainin, or similar approaches to identify root causes, implement effective solutions, and drive continuous improvement within the organization.


Date Posted: Jun 12, 2026

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