Lead Product Development Engineer
Fortune Brands Innovations
Lead product development engineer overseeing design through production.
1 months ago ago
$105,000 - $165,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
North Olmsted, OH
Office Full-Time
Company Size
25,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Brand innovation
Water innovations
Outdoors
Security
Sector Specialisms
Home
Security
Digital Products
Commercial Building
Water
Outdoors
Connected Products
Safety
Role
What you would be doing
design review
tolerance analysis
manufacturing process
ip claims
team leadership
cross‑functional
- Develop, lead, and actively participate in Design Reviews / DFM / DFA for new products.
- Can make the connections between all user requirements, through product requirements, and into subsystem specifications.
- Collects, maintains, and disseminates the technical knowledge that the project learns.
- Mentor/Coach other team members in problem solving and engineering.
- Interact with Marketing, Sales, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Designers, Purchasing, and suppliers to meet the specifications and needs of the customer in the development of new, reliable products for the market.
- Analysis of component / assembly tolerance stack-ups
- Communicate technical information (data, designs and updates) to a non-technical audience.
- Drive team to develop capable, cost-effective manufacturing and assembly processes concurrent to product design activities to ensure robust designs are delivered.
- Maintains product platform mindset.
- Drives resolution of critical early decisions in product design.
- An individual contributor that leads product development engineering teams on assigned projects from concept to production. Provide engineering support and technical assistance to all engineering customers, both internal and external.
- Develop and identify intellectual property claims for Moen while working with project teams.
- Leads teams of engineers to develop products.
- Continuously improve processes, skills, team environment and tools necessary to achieve Fortune Brand’s product leadership strategy.
- Plans and steers the technical development of products.
What you bring
bsme
solidworks
gd&t
fea
8+ years
international suppliers
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required (BSME).
- Understands the Product Development risks and mitigation plans.
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerances
- Use of engineering principles. i.e. fluid, mechanical and thermal
- Ability to effectively work with suppliers from different countries / cultures.
- Interpretation of statistics related to manufacturing processes and part design
- High proficiency in dealing with Ambiguity, especially early in projects, to convey critical information to team members and stakeholders.
- Collaborative problem-solving techniques
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or Mandarin are beneficial but optional.
- FEA, CFD, FMEA, DOE, QFD, and DFMA
- Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 15% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience to include significant manufacturing exposure as well as product development experience is required.
- Written and verbal communication skills for dealing with multiple levels of staff, customers and suppliers.
- Mechanical System Modeling Techniques
- Fluent in the use of 3-D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and PC’s.
- Advanced Failure Analysis and scientific problem solving
- Experience with International suppliers is preferred.
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Overview
- A leader in innovation, transforming everyday spaces with smart, functional products.
- Focused on creating sustainable solutions that enhance the way people live, work, and play.
- With decades of experience, the company has pioneered advancements in home hardware, kitchen, and bath industries.
- Their product lines include iconic brands that redefine comfort, performance, and design.
- From high-end kitchen systems to innovative home security technologies, Fortune Brands is at the forefront of next-gen solutions.
- Known for its strong financial growth, the company continues to expand its reach globally with cutting-edge designs.
- They have a history of pushing boundaries with both traditional and digital product offerings.
- Purpose: "We Elevate Every Life by Transforming Spaces into Havens."
- Blueprint Behaviors: "Think Big, Learn Fast; Work It Together; Make the Hard Call."
- Strategic Drivers: "Brands that Create Impact; Partner that Sets the Pace; Ecosystems that Change the Game; Fuel that Powers our Purpose."
- High standards: core values include integrity and accountability (from Code of Business Conduct and Ethics).
- Operating model focus areas: category management, global supply chain excellence, business simplification, digital transformation.
30% by 2030
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Aims to reduce Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 30% from 2022 baseline by 2030.
50% by 2030
Renewable Energy Offset
Target to offset 50% of electricity usage with renewable sources by 2030.
1.4m kWh
On-Site Solar Generation
Generated 1.4 million kWh of solar energy in 2023 across three sites, with one more site expected by 2025.
1 Trillion Gallons
Water Conservation Goal
Aimed to save 1 trillion gallons of water by 2030; achieved ~257 billion gallons by 2023.
2,000 Tons
Ocean Plastic Repurposed
Target to repurpose 2,000 tons of ocean plastic by 2030; achieved ~750 tons by 2023.
- Signed virtual power purchase agreement for 60 MW solar in CA, starting early 2028, covering ~68% of 2023 electricity usage.
- Fiberon PE composite decking contains ≥94% recycled mixed wood fiber and plastic; recycles ~100 million lbs of plastic annually.
- Therma‑Tru doors are ENERGY STAR qualified and designed for energy conservation.
- Global TRIR safety record: <1.0 in 2023 (ex‑acquisitions).
60% associates
Hourly Production Roles
60% of associates work in hourly production roles, reflecting equitable employment opportunities.
TRIR <1.0
Global Safety Metric
The company maintains a global Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) below 1.0, demonstrating a commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment.
2021 DEI Strategy
Comprehensive Equity Initiative
A comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy was launched in 2021, informed by global employee engagement surveys and actionable outcomes.
First ESG-linked Goals
2021 Implementation
The company introduced its first environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-linked DEI goals in 2021, emphasizing transparency and accountability in diversity and inclusion efforts.
- Associate Resource Groups (ERGs) support inclusivity and authentic self-expression.
- Women representation: Board composition above benchmark for manufacturing companies (as of May 7, 2024).
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