Lead Mechanical Engineer

Fortune Brands; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

401(k) program with company contribution

Flexible time off

Adoption benefits

Product discounts

Job summary

Fortune Brands in North Olmsted, OH is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer for its Connected Products team to drive mechanical design from concept to mass production. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in mechanical design within consumer electronics or IoT.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $143,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and potential bonuses. The role supports a hybrid work model, ensuring flexibility in workplace arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design of consumer electronics, IoT, medical devices, or similar products.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping multiple high-volume products from concept to mass production.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and analysis, parts design, documentation, and validation of mechanical components.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of mechanical engineers.
• Drive mechanical design strategy in partnership with ID, Product, and Program Management.

Skills

Mechanical design of consumer electronics

Cross-functional communication

Team leadership and mentorship

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Connected Products

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. You will 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).

Location

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Base salary range: $110,000 USD – $143,000 USD (actual salaries may vary based on education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location). 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.

Fortune Brands supports the overall health and wellness of its associates with comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for unique needs. Benefits include robust health plans, a market‑leading 401(k) program with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off, adoption benefits, and more. Employee Resource Groups foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 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.