Mechanical Product Developer: Concept to Production

Department: Innovation & Engineering

Reports To: Director, Innovation & Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Garland, TX / Hybrid

OVERVIEW

Fortified Brands seeks a Product Development Engineer IIto 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.

OUR PURPOSE

Build and invest in businesses that positively impact the world.

OUR NICHE

Fostering and developing products, solutions, and systems.

OUR CORE VALUES

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Product Design & Development

• 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

Engineering Analysis & Validation

• 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

Manufacturing & Supplier Support

• 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

Code Compliance & Product Integrity

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

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Achievement Focus – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delay, or unexpected events.

Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Attention to Detail – Demonstrates thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved;…