Associate PD Engineer

Associate Product Development Engineer

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a motivated Associate Product Development Engineer to join our Product Development & Innovation team. This role is based in North Olmsted, OH, and offers a hybrid work model with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.

At Fortune Brands, we are an industry-leading company focused on creating smarter, safer, and more beautiful homes. Our purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We foster an inclusive and diverse culture where high-performing teams are empowered to think big, learn fast, and make bold decisions.

About the Role

As an Associate Product Development Engineer, you will play a key role in improving existing product designs to enhance robustness and cost-effectiveness, applying engineering best practices. You will also contribute to defining product platform designs and development processes from ideation through launch. Utilizing analytical and empirical engineering methods, you will ensure product designs meet all user, business, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative new products and extend current product lines.
• Collaborate with team members to develop capable and cost-effective manufacturing and assembly processes concurrently with product design.
• Conduct problem-solving and failure analysis using engineering analysis tools.
• Actively participate in Design Reviews, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA) for new products.
• Compile, prepare, and present data for project updates and technical presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with 3D modeling CAD software.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative design culture.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• A proactive desire to work hands-on, prototype, and troubleshoot.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior co-op or internship experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or 3DX software.
• Exposure to Failure Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Design for Robustness (DRBFM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE), and DFMA.
• Ability to apply engineering principles (fluid, mechanical, thermal).
• Experience interpreting statistics related to manufacturing processes and part design.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with tolerance stack-up and analysis.

What We Offer

• A hybrid work model with remote flexibility.
• A competitive salary range of $55,000 - $88,000 USD, with potential for variation based on experience, education, and location.
• Participation in an annual bonus plan or role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, wellness, and wellbeing, including robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off, and adoption benefits.
• Opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster a sense of belonging.
• The chance to work with industry-leading brands and contribute to innovation in high-growth categories.