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Lead Mechanical Engineer
107,000–165,000 / Year
Location
North Olmsted, OH, United States
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeHybrid
Job Description
## Company Description
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.
At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.
When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.
Explore life at Fortune Brands [here](https://www.fbin.com/careers/life-at-fortune-brands/).
## Job Description
Fortune Brands Innovations is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in consumer electronics to join our Connected Products team. In this role, you’ll mentor a team of mechanical engineers while driving the mechanical design strategy for FBIN’s connected products from initial concept through mass production. This role provides the opportunity to develop mechanical architecture decisions, guide technical direction across multiple programs, and serve as a senior technical authority to drive projects through detailed design, prototyping, validation, DFM, and development stages (EVT, DVT, PVT, MP).
To be successful as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at FBIN, you’ll have a passion for building innovative solutions, a track record of shipping Consumer Electronic products at scale, and the ability to develop and inspire engineering talent.
LOCATION: This position is eligible for hybrid schedule (Mondays and Fridays are remote) from either North Olmsted, OH or San Francisco, CA
RESPONSIBLIITIES:
- Lead architecture and analysis, parts design, documentation, and functional validation of mechanical components and assemblies across multiple concurrent programs.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of mechanical engineers, setting standards for design quality and engineering best practices.
- Drive mechanical design strategy in partnership with ID, Product, and Program Management, influencing new product direction from concept through launch.
- Own system integration of mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams.
- Interface with and manage relationships with suppliers/partners, EE, manufacturing and operations, quality, and other development groups.
- Lead rapid feasibility studies and design reviews, making and communicating trade-off decisions for cost, schedule, and performance.
- Serve as the senior technical authority for complex multi-discipline projects, resolving escalated engineering challenges.
- Champion DFM and manufacturing readiness, guiding programs through EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP milestones
- Oversee mechanical reliability testing programs, defining test plans, interpreting results, and driving corrective actions to ensure products meet durability and performance standards
## Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, other relevant fields, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design of consumer electronics, IOT, medical devices, or similar electro-mechanical products.
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
- Proven track record of successfully shipping multiple high-volume products from concept to mass production.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions at a senior level.
## Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role in is Hiring Pay Range: $107,000 - 165,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at https://fbin.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture, analysis, parts design, documentation, and functional validation of mechanical components and assemblies.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of mechanical engineers.
- Drive mechanical design strategy in partnership with ID, Product, and Program Management.
- Own system integration of mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies.
- Interface with and manage relationships with suppliers, partners, EE, manufacturing, and quality teams.
- Lead rapid feasibility studies and design reviews, making trade-off decisions for cost, schedule, and performance.
- Serve as senior technical authority for complex multi-discipline projects.
- Champion DFM and manufacturing readiness through EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP milestones.
- Oversee mechanical reliability testing programs and drive corrective actions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Skills Required
Mechanical DesignConsumer ElectronicsIoTMedical DevicesElectromechanical ProductsDFMReliability TestingSystem IntegrationPrototypingValidationEVTDVTPVTMPLeadershipMentorshipCross-functional CommunicationInfluenceProblem Solving
Benefits
- Annual bonus plan
- Role-based sales incentive plan
- Robust health plans
- 401(k) program with company contribution
- Product discounts
- Flexible time off benefits
- Adoption benefits
- Employee Resource Groups
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