Mechanical Engineer

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.; Meridian (ID); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Meridian Maintenance Team in Idaho. The role focuses on Safety Engineering, Continuous Improvement, cost reduction, material utilization, R&D collaboration, and capital projects to improve production efficiency.

Responsibilities include optimizing legacy equipment, deploying new technologies, performing root cause analyses, and driving CI initiatives while mentoring colleagues and contributing to scalable engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years in a mechanical or manufacturing engineering role.
• Proficiency in CAD (2D & solids); Ignition and Allen Bradley PLCs are a strong plus.
• CI methodologies, root cause analysis, FMEA, and RCM experience.
• Proven project management experience from scope through execution.
• Experience working in a technical product production or industrial manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Optimize current production processes and identify emerging technologies for future implementation.
• Mechanical Design: Develop mechanical designs and define precise project requirements using CAD tools.
• Equipment Management: Evaluate, test, and modify equipment to maximize safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Product Launches: Ensure successful evaluation, testing, validation, and launch of new materials, processes, and products.
• Safety Advocacy: Support and advance health and safety practices across operations.
• Data & Reporting: Analyze operational data and provide timely project reporting to stakeholders.
• Team Mentorship: Train, develop, and mentor colleagues within technical areas.

Skills

CAD (2D & solids)

CI methodologies

Root cause analysis

FMEA

RCM

Project management

Engineering experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re advancing exciting innovations across our portfolio, which includes: Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Ready to be a change agent? As a Mechanical Engineer at Fiberon, you will drive continuous improvement efforts in the production of our industry-leading composite decking. Joining our dynamic Meridian Maintenance Team, you will focus on Safety Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction, Material Utilization, R&D Collaboration, and Capital Projects.

In this role, you will balance optimizing legacy equipment with deploying cutting-edge technologies. We solve complex problems through root cause analysis, FMEA, and RCM. Come work for an organization that values your contributions and empowers its associates to innovate.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Optimize current production processes and identify emerging technologies for future implementation.
• Mechanical Design: Develop mechanical designs and define precise project requirements using 2D and solid modeling CAD tools.
• Equipment Management: Evaluate, test, and modify equipment to maximize safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Product Launches: Ensure successful evaluation, testing, validation, and launch of new materials, processes, and products.
• Safety Advocacy: Actively support and advance health and safety practices across all business operations.
• Data & Reporting: Analyze operational data, interpret technical trends, and provide timely project reporting to stakeholders.
• Team Mentorship: Train, develop, and mentor colleagues within your area of technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a mechanical or manufacturing engineering role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD (2D & Solids); knowledge of Ignition and Allen Bradley PLCs is a strong plus.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated application of CI methodologies, root cause analysis, FMEA, and RCM.
• Project Management: Proven experience managing engineering projects from scope through to execution.
• Environment: Working experience within a technical product production or industrial manufacturing facility.

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: $70,000 USD - $110,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. 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.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering 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. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com .

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 [emailprotected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.