New Product Development Engineering Co-op

Job Description

Here’s a detailed description of the company and the job:

### About the Company

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company dedicated to creating smarter, safer, and more beautiful homes and improving lives.

Core Purpose:
• To elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. The company believes its work and brands have incredibly positive impacts for its business, shareholders, people, and the planet.

Company Culture and Values:
• Employees join a high-performing team where they are empowered to think big, learn fast, and make bold decisions.
• Fortune Brands supports an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, recognizing that differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Brand Portfolio:
Fortune Brands boasts a strong portfolio of recognized brands, including:
• Moen
• House of Rohl
• Aqualisa
• SpringWell
• Therma-Tru
• Larson
• Fiberon
• Master Lock
• SentrySafe
• Yale residential

Headquarters and Public Listing:
• Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.
• Trades on the NYSE as FBIN.

### Job Description: New Product Development Engineering Co-op

This position is for a New Product Development Engineering Co-op within Fortune Brands Innovations.

Role Overview:
• The co-op will work closely with Product Engineers to support the entire New Product Development (NPD) process, from initial ideation to commercialization.
• This role involves supporting product development for a wide range of Fortune Brands Innovations’ portfolio brands, including Moen, Master Lock, Therma-Tru, Larson, Yale, August, and others.
• Key activities will include assisting with material selection, analysis, and full design implementation.
• This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience, learn and apply problem-solving skills, work within cross-functional teams, and understand the product engineering process comprehensively.

Position Location:
• This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate is required to report to the North Olmsted, OH location on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday weekly.
• Applicants must currently reside in the Cleveland, Ohio area and have transportation for the duration of the program.

Responsibilities (What you will be doing):
• Assist in the day-to-day support of engineering operations for the assigned department.
• Learn and understand the engineering operations within the assigned department.
• Assist in troubleshooting quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and implement solutions for quality issues experienced by consumers.
• Interface with various teams, including plant Engineering, Production, Quality, and Planning teams, as well as outside technical support vendors.
• Identify improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and review them with the Senior Engineering Lead.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOEs); create reports from learnings and present data to stakeholders.
• Run laboratory tests on product returns and design test fixtures as needed.
• Assist with product reworks and organize plant inspections.
• Compile, prepare, and present data for project updates and technical presentations to plant leadership and/or management.
• Assist 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 or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be a US citizen or Green Card holder.
• Must currently reside in the Cleveland, Ohio area and have transportation to work hybrid in the North Olmsted, Ohio location 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 Design of Experiments (DOEs) and Tolerance Stack-ups.
• A self-motivated problem solver who enjoys working in a “hands-on” environment.
• Self-directed and motivated for the completion of projects.
• Ability to schedule and complete projects from start to finish.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Hiring Pay Range: $33,300 USD – $45,760 USD. Actual salaries may vary based on factors like education, training, experience, and location.
• Employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits prioritizing all aspects of wellbeing, including:
• Robust health plans.
• A market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy).
• Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits.
• Numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and belonging.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations:
• Fortune Brands Innovations is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.
• The company is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Assistance can be requested by contacting fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com for accommodation needs during the application or interview process.