Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid (Consumer Electronics)

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with company contribution

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Adoption benefits

Job summary

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

The role offers a hybrid schedule with work locations in North Olmsted, OH or San Francisco, CA. You will develop mechanical architecture decisions, guide technical direction across programs, and serve as a senior technical authority on EVT through MP milestones, ensuring DFM and manufacturing

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 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.

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

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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

The role offers a hybrid schedule with work locations in North Olmsted, OH or San Francisco, CA. You will develop mechanical architecture decisions, guide technical direction across programs, and serve as a senior technical authority on EVT through MP milestones, ensuring DFM and manufacturing