Research And Development Intern

Position Title: Research & Development Intern – Ball Fresh Preserving (New Product Development)

Start/End Date:
May 18, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Location:
Huntersville, NC

Reports to:
Sr. Product Development Engineer

Number of Positions Available:
1

** Requires 40 hours/week; competitive pay plus housing stipend

Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands. What unites all our businesses is a belief in brand-led growth, driven by an understanding of the constantly changing needs of our consumers and the ability to create products that win in the market by delivering superior performance, design and innovation.

The success of our company starts with our people. Newell Brands' Summer Internship Program is an important element of our strategy to provide a diverse pool of talent for critical projects and entry level hire. Our offering includes a dedicated manager and mentor to outline clear assignments and provide direction throughout the summer; challenging and exciting projects and work assignments; volunteer and social activities to build intern community and professional development; visibility to key leaders in the company; and the opportunity to experience our everyday life at Newell Brands.

This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

Responsibilities:

Our interns are assigned exploratory hero projects requiring a combination of innovative thinking and diligent work, making leading edge advancements in our consumer and commercial product lines. Consideration must be made for the quality, cost, and on time delivery of new products to the market. Duties include competitive benchmarking, product costing, 3D product design, patent research and discovery, product performance testing, prototyping, test method development, and failure root cause analysis for product application of new technologies.

Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

·       Assist in ensuring new products meet specifications (drawings, product specifications, performance and quality), cost and timing objectives.

·       Participate in cross-functional teams to work seamlessly across disciplines as required to execute product initiatives.

·       Collaborate with Engineers to develop and execute optimal product test plans, and summarize product test results.

·       Prepare and provide project status and risks to manager and wider technical staff with appropriate level of detail to ensure that programs stay on schedule.

·       Prepare and present comprehensive project report to Senior management and other employees.

·       Assist generation of finalized engineering product drawings with critical dimensions, performance specifications, surface coatings, finishes and quality specifications (standards and test methods/procedures).

·       Create and validates customer relevant product evaluation procedures to assess robustness of new products.

·       Assist development and evaluation of cost for new and modified product designs from design through production launch to maximize product value and competitiveness.

·       Assist in providing technical support in solving cost-savings or product quality problems with existing products.

·       Work on special projects as assigned such as evaluating competitive product, new processes and technologies.

Qualifications:

·       Working towards a B.S. degree in either Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or Engineering, Plastics Technology

· GPA or higher

·       Related work or co-op/internship experience is a plus along with evidence of creativity and innovation. Engineering project experience is also a plus, such as mini-Baja, SAE, Robotics etc.

·       Knowledge of materials (glass, plastics, metal, and/or wood) processing and various manufacturing technologies (molding, stamping, welding, cutting, etc.) preferred but not required.

·       CAD modeling experience, programming, statistics experiences, FEA Analysis, and working knowledge of computer aided design systems are preferred but not required.

·       Strong interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills.

·       Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously while taking initiative on projects, driving them to timely completion.

·       A self-starter with proven critical thinking and problem solving skills – identify problems, potential problems, and develop solutions for smooth work flow.

·       Planning/Organization skills – set priorities and make decisions for effective workload processing.

·       Demonstrated experience of working in a cross-functional project team environment and independently.

·       Consumer Products industry experience is preferred.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmers, Coleman, Marmot, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, Ball, and Yankee Candle. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.