Associate Product Engineer, Home Fragrance Position Available In Franklin, Massachusetts

Associate Product Engineer, Home Fragrance
Newell Brands

Location:

South Deerfield, MA – 01373
Positions available: 1
Job #: 5344

Source:

Newell Brands | NLX

Posted:

6/12/2025

Web Site:

www.newellbrands.com
Onsite /

Remote:

Work at home all of the time

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Job Requirements and Properties Telework & Remote
Full Time Schedule
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Job Summary:

The Associate Product Engineer will be responsible for executing new product development (NPD) projects for both new and existing products while working within a cross-functional team. This position will participate in the engineering efforts for NPD projects from conception through production launch. You will ensure the product meets or exceeds expectations from a cost, timing, and specification standpoint while working with Marketing, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Applies a basic understanding of how design influences product cost at the component and sub-assembly level to meet defined cost targets.
• Recommends and presents solutions and opportunities in forums to encourage ideation and technical sharing.
• Reviews relevant competitive products and patents to provide benchmarking and analysis of technical specifications.
• Utilizes statistical analysis to ensure high quality and product performance that exceed consumer expectations
• Partners with quality to ensure ongoing quality conformance for new products.
• Assists in DFMEA, PFMEA, root cause analysis, lean process, and kaizan events for existing product lines.
• Assists in test development, researches testing tools, techniques, processes, and strategies
• Assists in writing technical specifications and maintaining documentation for the development and implementation of new products
• Interprets, explains, and influences engineering drawings
• Develops optimal product test plans to validate design. Analyzes test results to provide data for use in solving problems.
• Summarizes complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience to gain alignment.
• Applies a basic understanding of product specifications, material selection, manufacturing processes, cost constraints, regulatory and legal landscape (intellectual property) to drive high quality, sustainable, and efficient NPD.
• Recommends architecture of products and is accountable for a subset of the system to ensure robust end product designs.
• Some travel may be required. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field is required.
• 0 – 2 years of product development experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of problem solving techniques and methodologies
• Previous hands on prototyping/design validation model building knowledge preferred
• Demonstrates strong Static/Dynamic analytical skills.
• Previous CAD modeling experience (Creo preferred) a plus
• Candidate must be able to work as a team player and have demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills.

Excellent presentation skills required, along with superior organization and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous hands on prototyping/design validation model building knowledge preferred
• Previous CAD modeling experience (Creo preferred) a plus
• Please note this position will not sponsor H1B visa (including OPT) 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.

Date Posted:

Jun 12