Product Development Engineer; Mechanical

Department: Innovation & Engineering

Reports To: Director, Innovation & Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Garland, TX / Hybrid

Fortified Brands seeks a Product Development Engineer II to support the design and development of innovative building products across its growing portfolio of brands. This role is well suited for an engineer ready to grow into greater responsibility, with broad exposure and hands‑on involvement throughout the product lifecycle. You will work in a lean, fast‑paced team where your contributions directly shape product success from concept to commercialization, and you will be expected to take ownership of key components or projects with increasing autonomy.

Build and invest in businesses that positively impact the world.

Fostering and developing products, solutions, and systems.

• Lead with positivity and respect – We foster trust, optimism, and respect in every interaction.
• Compete as a team – We foster collaboration and teamwork, knowing we win together.
• Innovate with purpose – We create bold, lasting solutions that make a real impact.
• Inspire growth – We fuel the growth of people, businesses, and brands through bold ideas and relentless execution.
• Own it and deliver value – We take responsibility, act with clarity, and ensure our work creates real impact.

• Design and develop components, assemblies, and product concepts from ideation through production
• Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in Solid Works
• Contribute to and influence design decisions focused on performance, cost, durability, and manufacturability
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement across product lines

• Perform engineering analyses, including FEA, tolerance stack‑ups, and material selection, to support design decisions
• Build and test prototypes to validate function and performance
• Analyze results and recommend design improvements
• Support third‑party testing to ensure performance and compliance

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams and suppliers on DFM/DFA initiatives
• Support and help execute prototype builds, pilot runs, and production launch
• Provide technical support for material selection, fabrication, and assembly processes

• Help ensure products meet applicable building codes and industry standards
• Assist in developing test plans and coordinating with third‑party labs as needed

• Partner with Product Management, Sales, Operations, and external stakeholders to define requirements and execute projects
• Own assigned projects and deliverables while managing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Communicate progress, risks, and solutions clearly across teams

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• Achievement Focus – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.
• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates thoroughness in accomplishing a task; monitors details to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; listens and informs others appropriately.
• Customer Focus – Identifies and prioritizes customer needs; responds promptly to customer needs; delivers on promises.
• Design – Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; applies design principles.
• Initiative – Volunteers; undertakes self‑development; takes independent actions and calculated risks.
• Innovation – Displays original thinking; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improvement.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; learns and applies new skills.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a…