Sr. Product Design Engineer

Newell Brands; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical design efforts across new and existing consumer products. You will drive design concepts from ideation through production, coordinating with marketing, design, and PM teams to ensure manufacturability and performance.

The role emphasizes Creo-based top-down design, tolerance analysis, and collaboration with R&D to deliver patentable features while managing timelines and budget. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in consumer products.
• 3+ years Creo experience including top-down design and surfacing tools.
• Experience with Ansys and Moldflow or willingness to learn.
• Proven problem-solving using systematic methodologies and documented specs.
• Experience creating technical specs, manuals, and test procedures.
• Experience contributing to durable consumer goods design and IP considerations.
• Able to balance time, cost, and performance with manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Industrial Design and Product Engineering for manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
• Create 3D/2D data to meet design intent and verify with tolerances and simulations.
• Develop prototypes using rapid prototyping for mass production.
• Develop product specifications to guide new ideas and patentable features.
• Partner with Brand Marketing, PMs and other R&D functions to define scope and design.
• Manage product data in PLM across development and production.
• Oversee timeline tasks and deliverables for assignments.
• Disseminate best practices across R&D teams.
• Maintain documentation for development and production.
• Participate in VAVE and sustaining projects.
• Explore AI integration as tools mature.
• Occasional travel to domestic and international sites.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Creo

Finite Element Analysis

Moldflow

Product Development

VAVE

PLM

Documentation

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Ansys

Moldflow

PLM systems

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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.

Senior Design Engineers lead product design initiatives that deliver meaningful enhancements and value to end users. They support 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 Senior 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.
• Develop product specifications that lead to new product ideas and patentable features.
• 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.
• Minimum of 7 years Mechanical Design experience, ideally in consumer products.
• Minimum of 3 years Creo experience, including top-down design and surfacing tools.
• Simulation experience with Ansys and Moldflow a plus or the willingness to learn both.
• Evidence of strong systematic problem-solving using proven methodologies.
• Experience writing technical specifications, manuals, and test procedures for products.
• Experience contributing to design work on successful durable consumer goods.
• Demonstrated ability to balance time, cost, and performance expectations.
• Experience designing products made of polymers and metals.
• Electromechanical product experience is highly desired.
• Experience with intellectual property and the patent process.
• Effective planning and organizational skills with ability to manage priorities.
• Experience providing technical support and solving quality issues with existing products.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes is critical.
• Demonstrated organizational and strategic agility.

*Please note this position will not sopnsor H1B visas.

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.