Skills
About the Role
Fortune Brands Innovations is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Connected Products team. You will own the mechanical design strategy for connected consumer electronics, guiding projects from early concept through mass production. This is a senior role with a strong mentoring component, helping develop mechanical engineering talent while setting technical direction across multiple programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical architecture and design decisions for connected product platforms
- Mentor and guide mechanical engineers, supporting growth and best practices
- Drive technical direction across multiple programs from concept to production
- Oversee development through EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP stages
- Collaborate across functions to support prototyping, validation, and design for manufacturing (DFM)
Requirements
- Significant experience in mechanical engineering for consumer electronics
- Proven track record shipping consumer electronic products at scale
- Strong technical leadership and ability to serve as a senior authority for complex designs
- Experience with product development lifecycle stages (EVT, DVT, PVT, MP)
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate design tradeoffs clearly
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape mechanical strategy for connected products
- Leadership and mentorship within a high-impact engineering team
- Collaborative environment partnering with engineering and manufacturing stakeholders