Product Development Engineer

Newell Brands • Huntersville, NC

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About The Position

Rubbermaid Commercial Products is seeking a motivated Product Engineer to support new product development and improve existing products. The role supports product development and sustaining engineering from concept through production launch, ensuring alignment with product, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. It works cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, sourcing, and supply chain teams. The position reports directly to a Senior Engineering Manager and may require domestic and international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or Plastics Engineering preferred.
• At least 2 years of product development experience, preferably with plastics.
• Problem-solving, organizational, planning, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Basic competency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo, including 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.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of plastic molding and extrusion manufacturing processes, capabilities, and design requirements.
• Competency with other materials and manufacturing technologies, such as metals.
• Consumer product experience.
• Electronics experience or competency.

Responsibilities

• Review product designs, CAD models, and engineering documentation for fit, function, and manufacturability.
• Develop test plans and support validation and performance testing.
• Apply quality engineering tools, including FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP, during product and process development.
• Execute product changes through the change control process.
• Investigate product and process issues through 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.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements, and escalate risks as appropriate.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level