New Product Development Engineering Co-op

Job Description

About the Company

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (FBIN) is an industry-leading innovation company dedicated to creating smarter, safer, and more beautiful homes, ultimately improving lives. Their core purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. The company believes its work and brands contribute positively to its business, shareholders, people, and the planet.

When joining Fortune Brands, individuals become part of a high-performing team that is empowered to think big, learn fast, and make bold decisions. The company fosters an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, and where unique perspectives and differences are recognized as key strengths.

Fortune Brands is described as a brand, innovation, and channel leader focused on exciting, “supercharged” categories within the home products, security, and commercial building markets. Their diverse portfolio of brands includes well-known names such as Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe, and Yale residential.

The company is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, and its shares are traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol FBIN.

Fortune Brands is committed to fair and equitable pay, offering a competitive base salary range and participation in an annual bonus or sales incentive plan. They also provide comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize employee well-being, including robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off (including half-day summer Fridays), and inclusive fertility/adoption benefits. Numerous Employee Resource Groups are available to support inclusivity and belonging. Fortune Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

About the Job Description: New Product Development Engineering Co-op

This position is for a New Product Development Engineering Co-op at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. The role is designed to provide practical experience in the product engineering process.

Core Function:
The Co-op will work alongside Product Engineers to support the New Product Development (NPD) process, guiding products from their initial ideation phase through to commercialization. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and apply problem-solving skills, collaborate within cross-functional teams, and gain insight into product engineering.

Products Supported:
The Co-op will contribute to the development of products for various brands within the Fortune Brands Innovations portfolio, including Moen, Master Lock, Therma-Tru, Larson, Yale, and August, among others.

Key Learning and Work Areas:
The role involves working with the team through processes such as material selection, analysis, and full design implementation.

Position Location:
This is a hybrid position requiring the successful candidate to report to the North Olmsted, OH location on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday weekly.

Responsibilities (What you will be doing):
The Co-op’s responsibilities are diverse and hands-on, including:
• Assisting in the day-to-day support of engineering operations within the assigned department.
• Learning and understanding the engineering operations.
• Assisting in troubleshooting quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Developing and implementing solutions for quality issues affecting consumers.
• Interfacing with various internal teams (Plant Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning) and external technical support vendors.
• Identifying improvement opportunities, developing solutions, and reviewing them with a Senior Engineering Lead.
• Conducting Design of Experiments (DOEs), creating reports from findings, and presenting data to stakeholders.
• Running laboratory tests on product returns and designing test fixtures as needed.
• Assisting with product reworks and organizing plant inspections.
• Compiling, preparing, and presenting data for project updates and technical presentations to plant leadership and/or management.
• Assisting in “50 first programs” for new product launches.

Qualifications:
• Basic Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program focusing on mechanical engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., Solidworks).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be a US citizen or Green Card holder.
• Must currently reside in the Cleveland, Ohio area and have transportation to work hybrid in North Olmsted, OH for the duration of the program.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to work a minimum of 2 semesters/40 hours per week (Moen can accommodate up to 4 semesters).
• Knowledge of mechanical design concepts for plastic, metal, and composite materials.
• Exposure to DOEs and Tolerance Stack-ups.
• A self-motivated problem solver who enjoys working in a “hands-on” environment.
• Self-directed and motivated for project completion.
• Ability to schedule and complete projects from start to finish.

Compensation:
The estimated base salary range for this role is $33,300 USD – $45,760 USD annually. Actual salaries may vary based on factors like education, training, experience, and location. Employees are also eligible for an annual bonus plan or a role-based sales incentive plan.