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Newell Brands

Manages diversified consumer goods brands globally

Lead Mechanical Design Project Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSaint-Herblain, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An ideal qualification is Bac +2/+3 in mechanical design, mechanical engineering, production engineering, or an equivalent field.
  • At least 5 to 7 years of experience in a design office, mechanical design, or product development.
  • Strong proficiency in 3D computer-aided design and indispensable experience with CREO.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and micromechanical manufacturing processes, including plastics processing, machining, metal forming, and assembly.
  • Successful experience leading technical projects with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing in French and English.
  • Knowledge of Windchill is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead product development projects from initial evaluation through product qualification, including design, costing, prototyping, refinement, and validation.
  • Translate design briefs into robust, manufacturable mechanical solutions.
  • Design products and create 2D and 3D drawings in CREO while meeting quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Ensure technical specifications and performance and safety requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Identify technical risks during design and propose appropriate solutions.
  • Use methodologies such as Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to anticipate design and manufacturing issues.
  • Optimize designs for manufacturability, quality, and cost.
  • Work with plastics processing, metal forming, machining, micromechanics, and assembly processes.
  • Coordinate contributors from R&D, Quality, Production, suppliers, subcontractors, and other group teams.
  • Prepare and present project milestones and progress.
  • Estimate costs and timelines for developing new products.
  • Identify critical issues, track them, and implement necessary action plans.
  • Maintain technical documentation and project data in Windchill.
  • Contribute to quality and productivity improvements, value analyses, product and industrialization optimization, and technical problem-solving with Quality, Production, and after-sales service teams.
  • Participate in R&D project reviews.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Windchill.

About the Company

Newell Brands

Manages diversified consumer goods brands globally

Newell Brands manages a large portfolio of well-known consumer goods brands and sells products for home, work, and outdoor activities. Its products range from storage and cleaning supplies to small home appliances, food preservation items, camping gear, and writing instruments, distributed through retailers and online channels in more than 200 countries. The company competes by offering a broad brand lineup and widespread multi-channel distribution across many categories, rather than focusing on a single segment. Its goal is to provide widely used, trusted consumer goods worldwide, while growing its brands and expanding distribution across both retail and e-commerce.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Sandy Springs, GA
Founded
1903

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