Lead Mechanical Engineer

Fortune Brands; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 212,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) with company contribution

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Adoption benefits

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to mentor a team and drive the mechanical design strategy for connected products from concept to mass production.

Location is hybrid (Mondays and Fridays remote) from North Olmsted, OH or San Francisco, CA, with base salary range and annual bonus opportunities described by the employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in mechanical design of consumer electronics, IoT, medical devices, or similar electro-mechanical products.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Proven track record shipping high-volume products from concept to mass production.
• Strong ability to influence technical decisions at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, parts design, documentation, and validation of mechanical components across concurrent programs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of mechanical engineers.
• Drive mechanical design strategy in partnership with ID, Product, and PM.
• Own system integration of mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies across cross-functional teams.
• Interface with suppliers/partners, EE, manufacturing, quality, and other groups.
• Lead feasibility studies and design reviews, communicating trade-offs for cost, schedule, and performance.
• Serve as senior technical authority for complex projects and resolve engineering challenges.
• Champion DFM and manufacturing readiness through EVT, DVT, PVT, MP milestones.
• Oversee mechanical reliability testing, define test plans, interpret results, and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

Mentoring teams

System architecture

DFM / design for manufacturability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Fortune Brands Innovations is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer for the Connected Products team. In this role, you will mentor a team of mechanical engineers and drive the mechanical design strategy for FBIN’s connected products from concept to mass production.

Location: Eligible for hybrid schedule (Mondays and Fridays remote) from North Olmsted, OH or San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• 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

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role in CA is Hiring Pay Range: $135,000 - 212,500 USD. In addition to base salary, employees may participate in an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based sales incentive plan.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, a market‑leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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