Lead Mechanical Engineer

Fortune Brands; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) program with company contribution

Flexible time off benefits

Adoption benefits

Product discounts

Job summary

Fortune Brands is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in consumer electronics. In this role, you'll mentor a team and drive design strategies for connected products from concept through mass production.

This hybrid position allows for remote work on certain days and includes a competitive salary range of $110,000 – $143,000 USD along with substantial benefits focused on employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design, ideally in consumer electronics or similar.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Successful track record of shipping high-volume products from concept through mass production.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and analysis for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Provide mentorship to a team of mechanical engineers.
• Drive mechanical design strategy from concept to launch.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical design of consumer electronics

Team leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

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, developing mechanical architecture decisions, guiding technical direction, and serving as a senior technical authority to drive projects through detailed design, prototyping, validation, DFM, and development stages (EVT, DVT, PVT, MP).

Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (Mondays and Fridays are remote) from either 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 is Hiring Pay Range: $110,000 USD – $143,000 USD. 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.

We offer 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.

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.