Innovation Design Engineer - NA Learning Lab

Procter & Gamble; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is seeking an Innovation Design Engineer in Fabric Care at the Ivorydale Innovation Center. This hands-on mechanical/mechatronics role focuses on concept creation, rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturing across Laundry and Fabric Enhancers.

You will collaborate with design, engineering, product development and external partners to bring complex concepts to life. Starting pay range is $110,000–$165,300 with total rewards including benefits and potential bonus.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of electromechanical design and prototyping experience.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks), tolerance analysis, and FMECA.
• Familiarity with circuits, PCBAs, and programming to build prototypes.
• Experience leading external development partners and cross-functional programs.
• Systems-level thinking across compatibility, risk, and platform variability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, prototyping, and iterative refinement of delivery systems and electromechanical prototypes.
• Translate prototyping learnings into technical requirements for functional devices for consumer studies.
• Partner with teams to support scale-up and design-for-manufacture activities.

Skills

Hands-on prototyping

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

SolidWorks CAD

FMECA analysis

Electromechanical systems

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Job Location IVORYDALE INNOVATION CENTER

Job Description P&G is a leading global consumer goods company with trusted brands that improve the lives of billions of consumers around the world. We offer opportunities to work on meaningful innovation, collaborate with talented teams, and build a rewarding career through new challenges and continuous growth.

THE OPPORTUNITY & ASSIGNMENT:

As an Innovation Design Engineer in P&G Fabric Care, you will help shape the future of product innovation by transforming consumer needs and business opportunities into tangible product solutions. This hands‑on mechanical/mechatronics engineering role focuses on concept creation, rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturing across Laundry and Fabric Enhancers. You will collaborate with design, engineering, product development, and external partners to bring both traditional delivery systems and complex electromechanical device concepts to life. You will translate consumer requirements and product interactions into technical specifications for looks‑like and works‑like prototypes, using advanced prototyping and fabrication capabilities to accelerate learning. In partnership with cross‑functional teams and external suppliers, you will develop consumer and technical learning plans, build and test safe and reliable prototypes, and help de‑risk ideas for scale‑up. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving complex, multi‑faceted challenges and is passionate about bringing meaningful innovation to consumers’ homes.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Hands‑On Builder & Technical Expert: Brings strong engineering fundamentals and hands‑on prototyping capability to turn complex ideas into tangible solutions that drive learning and reduce development risk.
• Curious & Adaptive Learner: Uses prototyping to learn quickly, extract critical insights, and translate them into scalable engineering requirements and design solutions.
• Risk Management & Reliability Leader: Demonstrates strong judgment regarding consumer‑use safety, compatibility risks, and reliability engineering.
• Collaborator & Influencer: Works effectively across functions and with external partners to align technical direction and deliver strong project outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hands‑On Innovation & Technical Mastery: Lead the design, hands‑on prototyping, and iterative refinement of delivery systems, electromechanical prototypes, and integrated packaging solutions. Conduct rapid looks‑like and works‑like prototyping and experimentation to:
  • Validate product/concept fit in iterative consumer/team testing
  • Support in‑lab and small‑scale consumer learning
• Consumer‑Centric Prototyping & In‑Home Validation: Translate prototyping learnings and engineering expertise into clear technical requirements for functional, safe, reliable, and scalable devices. Collaborate with internal and external partners to engineer, build, and test safe, functional, and reliable devices for extended‑use consumer studies and concept validation.
• Design for Manufacture (DFM) & Scale‑Up: Partner with Design, Engineering, and product development teams to support smooth transition from early concept through design approval and scale‑up. Support design freeze and scale‑up activities while ensuring design intent is maintained throughout development.

Job Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience in electromechanical, mechanical and package design, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on prototyping and the product development process.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks), tolerance analysis, engineering analysis tools (e.g., FMECA) and package molding technologies.
• Familiarity with circuits, PCBAs, and programming to be able to build and test electromechanical prototypes.
• Demonstrated ability to convert ambiguous invention concepts into structured engineering requirements and actionable development plans.
• Experience leading external development partners and cross‑functional technical programs.
• Demonstrates expertise in systems‑level thinking, with a comprehensive grasp of compatibility challenges, risk management, and platform variability.

Starting Pay/Salary Range: $110,000 – $165,300

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE. Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed. P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process. If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page.

Job Schedule Full time

Job Number R000155622

Job Segmentation Entry Level Starting Pay / Salary Range $110,000.00 - $165,300.00 / year

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.