Location: Reedsburg,WI, USA
Job ID: 2791
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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer's primary role is to support the decorating and manufacturing processes. This position provides a link between R&D and Manufacturing by providing both manufacturing and decorating expertise during concurrent development of new products, product graphics and changes to existing products/product graphics.
Primary Responsibilitis:
* Provide technical guidance to Manufacturing for pad and screen-printing equipment, preparations of supplies and printing components like screens and plates.
* Support new product development, SAP/Mattec setup and BOM/Route setup/changes utilizing the PAF process.
* Work with Marketing/Graphics personnel to get graphics for new products, assign and log a graphic number and make screen separations and laminated copies for personnel to reference.
* Print sample products on pad printers or screen printers and send to Marketing as needed for approval of printed graphics.
* Adjust graphics as requested after sample review by Marketing personnel.
* Route inks and other associated decorating chemicals for approval before use and for proper disposal methods.
* Select equipment, submit Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) as needed and follow through with implementation, validation and training on the equipment to ensure project deadlines are met.
* Support SEAL and PEAK programs.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
* Experience in plastic injection and blow molding, manufacturing/automation processes and decorating processes/equipment preferred.
* Knowledge of plastic injection and blow molding, assembly operations, and decorating methods/equipment.
* Skilled in the use of Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat and Creative Software.
* Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
* Ability to organize and coordinate activities across functional departments.
* Skilled in communicating effectively (verbal, written, listening) with a variety of individuals.
* Skilled in use of personal computer, related Microsoft office applications and SAP ERP system.
* Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple projects.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to stand/walk up to 50% of the shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
* Must be able to frequently bend and twist and have unrestricted use of upper extremities.
* Push/Pull up to 100 pounds of force.
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.