Engineering Manager

Job ID: 14465

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a team supporting new product launches and continuous improvement of manufacturing operations. This role combines technical leadership and project execution, with a strong emphasis on plastic injection molding and tooling, a critical part of our day-to-day operations.The ideal candidate brings deep injection molding expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and deliver capital projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

(40%) Equipment Implementation & Injection Molding Process Improvement

Lead the implementation of new and replacement equipment, including robotics, conveyors, and assembly systems

Own troubleshooting and resolution of complex manufacturing issues, with a focus on injection molding processes and tooling performance

Evaluate and improve molding processes, tooling, materials, and plant layouts

Drive safety improvements across equipment and processes

Train operations and maintenance teams on new equipment and process changes

(25%) Project Management & Capital Execution

Develop business cases, secure approvals, and lead capital projects from concept through startup

Manage project scope, budget, timelines, and resources

Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Finance

Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of equipment and process improvements

(15%) Productivity & Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement opportunities to improve throughput, quality, and efficiency

Introduce and scale new manufacturing technologies, including automation

Drive labor efficiency improvements through process optimization and tooling enhancements

(10%) New Product Introduction (NPI) & R&D Support

Support development of manufacturing processes for new products, with a focus on design for manufacturability in injection molding

Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and standards

Partner with Finance to ensure accurate product costing

(10%) Day-to-Day Manufacturing Support

Provide hands-on engineering support for production issues and downtime reduction

Partner with maintenance and operations to improve equipment reliability and performance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field

6–9+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering

Experience with plastic injection molding and/or tooling

Strong hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability

Proven experience managing capital projects

Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing setting

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD

Preferred Experience

Experience with injection molding tooling, validation, and process optimization

Experience implementing automation (robotics, integrated systems)

Background in high-volume manufacturing