Associate Product Development Engineer

Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems; Pine Grove (Schuylkill County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with company contribution

Product discounts

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations in Pine Grove, PA is seeking a Project Engineer to support the design and manufacturing of aluminum and glass products. You will develop product platforms, define design rules, and ensure compliance with building codes while optimizing costs and reliability.

The role involves collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and fabrication teams to deliver robust designs, participate in design reviews, and advance new product platforms from ideation to launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• Experience with 2D and 3D modeling CAD software.
• Self-motivated and works well in a collaborative design culture.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Desire to work hand-on, prototype and troubleshoot proactively.

Responsibilities

• Project engineer custom aluminum and glass products.
• Review drawings and assist the team with safe, accurate, and timely project delivery.
• Engage with the fabrication team to solve issues and meet lead times.
• Develop Innovative new products and extend current product lines.
• Work together with team members to develop capable, cost-effective manufacturing and assembly processes concurrent to product design activities to ensure robust designs are delivered.
• Problem solving and failure analysis using engineering analysis tools.
• Actively participate in Design Reviews / DFM / DFA for new products.
• Proactively compile, prepare and present data for timely product updates and technical presentations.

Job description

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe. We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution. You’ll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what’s next for our iconic brands, we’d love to meet you.

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 fbin.com.

Job Description

Collaboratively improve products that elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. You will support manufacturing to design and create aluminum and glass products that adhere to governing building code whilst being cost effective using engineering best practices. You will also have the opportunity to define the overall product platform designs and rules for our product lines. Responsible for product development from ideate through launch. During the process, you will use analytical and empirical engineering methods to ensure that product designs meet all User, Business, and Compliance requirements.

Location

Hybrid at Pine Grove, PA (Flexibility to work from home Mondays and Fridays)

Responsibilities

• Project engineer custom aluminum and glass products
• Review drawings and assist the team with safe, accurate, and timely project delivery
• Engage with the fabrication team to solve issues and meet lead times
• Develop Innovative new products and extend current product lines
• Work together with team members to develop capable, cost-effective manufacturing and assembly processes concurrent to product design activities to ensure robust designs are delivered
• Problem solving and failure analysis using engineering analysis tools
• Actively participate in Design Reviews / DFM / DFA for new products
• Proactively compile, prepare and present data for timely product updates and technical presentations

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Mechanical/Civil/Structural Engineering required
• Experience with 2D and 3D modeling CAD software
• Self-motivated and works well in a collaborative design culture
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Desire to work hand-on, prototype and troubleshoot proactively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Co-op / Internship experience
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or 3DX
• Ability to apply engineering principles, i.e. fluid, mechanical, and thermal
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Tolerance stack-up and analysis
• Basic Programming Capabilities in Visual Basic
• Experience using AI to solve engineering / workflow challenges.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents, such as architectural and structural drawings (Sections, details)
• Familiarization with design codes (IBC and ASCE)

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $55,000 USD - $88,000 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.

Fortune Brands supports the overall health and wellness of its associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.

• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• product discounts
• flexible time off benefits
• adoption benefits
• more

We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.