Associate Sustaining Engineer- Yankee Candle

Title: Associate Sustaining Engineer –Newell Home Fragrance

Location: South Deerfield, MA

Reports To: Sr. Sustaining Engineer

Job Summary

The R&D Associate Sustaining Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance and support of existing home fragrance products in-market while working within a cross-functional teams. The R&D Associate Sustaining Engineer will provide engineering support for testing, product validation, and project management for material changes and fragrance modifications. These changes may be in support of cost savings initiatives, raw material shortages, performance issues, and new supplier qualifications. The R&D Associate Sustaining Engineer will support Sourcing with existing product specifications, testing and product validation for second sourcing of existing products.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Maintain and update bill of materials (BOMs) for all products in our systems(s) (i.e., Windchill/Oracle).. Assists in DFMEA, PFMEA, root cause analysis, lean process, and kaizen events for existing product lines. Track progress, identifies obstacles, and provides recommendations pertaining to systems and processes. Communicates with project leadership as needed, effectively supporting with additional data/reporting as required. Creates consolidated Bill of Material and product and packaging specifications. Documents and uploads technical inputs in Customer portals to facilitate new product business awards. Assists in test development, research testing tools, techniques, and processes Coordinates routine customer testing submission. 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. Processes ECNs to support BOMs updates.

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 Working knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.) Good organization skills Ability to perform multiple tasks at once and take direction

_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.