Newell Brands

Lead Design Engineer

Newell Brands

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Atlanta • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Lead design efforts for transforming Industrial Design concepts into functional and manufacturable consumer products
  • Work with Industrial Design and Engineering to realize intent and manufacturability/assembly of component parts and assemblies (DFM/DFA)
  • Conduct predictive modeling simulations (Linear/Non-Linear FEA, Fatigue/Impact, Motion and Moldflow)
  • Develop concepts to be fabricated into working prototypes utilizing rapid prototyping techniques for testing with the intent of mass production
  • Develop product drawings and part specifications that execute on the design and functionality requirements
  • Provide direction for material selection, design perimeters and ease of manufacturing
  • Be innovative focused and deliver concepts that can lead to new product ideas and patentable features on the critical path
  • Demonstrate the capability to understand consumer needs and translating them into technical specifications
  • Deliver 3D and 2D engineering data to ensure products are executed correctly to the design intent, verified with tolerance stacks and simulations
  • Ensure correct, efficient file transfers between all 3D file users; file and archive finished 3D models in recognized formats and locations utilizing PLM for product data management and BOM control
  • Manage their portion of the timeline and disseminate knowledge of best practices within the department and drive out inefficiencies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, design, or related field
  • 5-7 years of Mechanical Design experience with a consumer/industrial hard-goods industry
  • At least 3 years’ Creo experience, including advanced surfacing or at least 5 years in other 3D CAD systems
  • Moldflow and Ansys FEA experience a plus or the willingness to learn both
  • Evidence of strong systematic problem-solving using proven methodologies
  • Demonstrates experience with intellectual property and the patent process
  • Track record of leading design work on successfully launched durable consumer goods (on-time, on-cost, on-budget, on-specification)
  • Extensive knowledge of plastic, metal, electromechanical and/or glass production design and processing a plus
  • Effective planning/organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and set priorities
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Professional development
  • Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical design3D CADCreoMoldflowAnsys FEApredictive modelingDFMDFArapid prototypingproduct drawings
Soft Skills
systematic problem-solvingplanningorganizational skillsmulti-taskingsetting prioritiesinnovationcommunicationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringdesignrelated field