Associate Product Design Engineer

Newell Brands; Huntersville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands in North Carolina is seeking an Associate Design Engineer to drive product development from concept through production, collaborating with Marketing, Industrial Design, Product Engineering and Project Management. You will use Creo and other tools to create 3D/2D data, prototype concepts, and manage product data in PLM, while ensuring manufacturability and alignment with stage-gate processes.

Occasional travel to domestic sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of Mechanical Design experience, ideally in consumer products.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling tools (Creo preferred).
• Experience with polymers or metals; electromechanical design helpful.
• Strong problem solving and ability to balance time, cost, performance.

Responsibilities

• Realize intent and manufacturability of component parts and assemblies (DFM/DFA).
• Create 3D and 2D engineering data with tolerances and simulations.
• Develop concepts into working prototypes for testing and mass production.
• Define project scope with Brand Marketing, Project Managers and R&D.
• Manage product data using PLM and ensure file transfers between functions.
• Track timelines and deliverables across projects.
• Share best practices across R&D functions.
• Maintain documentation for development and production.
• Participate in VAVE and Sustaining projects.
• Integrate AI into new product development as tools mature.
• Occasional travel to domestic and international sites.

Skills

3D modeling

Creo

DFM/DFA

Prototyping

PLM

Top-down design

Tolerance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Simulation (Ansys/Moldflow)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

Ansys

Moldflow

Job description

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Associate Design Engineers lead product design initiatives that deliver meaningful enhancements and value to end users. They drive product development from concept through production, leveraging a robust stage-gate process to ensure effective cross-functional communication, alignment, and resource commitment throughout the project lifecycle. In this individual contributor role, the Design Engineer collaborates closely with key R&D functions, including Marketing, Industrial Design, Product Engineering and Project Management, to develop and deliver innovative features and benefits that support new product development. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Design Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Industrial Design and Product Engineering to realize intent and manufacturability of component parts and assemblies (DFM/DFA).
• Create 3D and 2D engineering data to ensure products are executed correctly to the design intent, verified with tolerance stacks and simulations, on the critical path.
• Develop concepts into working prototypes utilizing rapid prototyping techniques for testing with the intent of mass production.
• Partner with Brand Marketing, Project Managers, and other R&D functions to define project scope and design.
• Manage product data utilizing PLM system throughout development and production. Ensure accurate and efficient file transfer between functions.
• Manage timeline tasks and deliverables across project assignments.
• Identify and disseminate best practices across R&D functions.
• Maintain accurate documentation for development and production.
• Actively participate in VAVE and Sustaining projects.
• Integrate AI into new product development as tools mature.
• Occasional travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent related field.
• 0 - 2 years of Mechanical Design experience, ideally in consumer products.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling tools (Creo preferred)
• Top-down design experience is highly desired.
• Simulation experience with Ansys and Moldflow a plus or the willingness to learn both.
• Evidence of strong systematic problem-solving using proven methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to balance time, cost, and performance expectations.
• Experience designing products made of polymers or metals.
• Electromechanical product experience is highly desired.
• Effective planning and organizational skills with ability to manage priorities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, wire forming, sheet-metal fabrication is highly desired
• Demonstrated organizational and strategic agility.

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

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.