Lead CAE Engineer

Lead CAE Engineer

Fortune Brands is seeking a Lead CAE Engineer to join our Product Development Innovations organization.

• Lead and manage COE simulation‑driven design and R&D activities
• Develop and implement a simulation technology roadmap to close capability gaps and enable product innovation.
• Lead implementation of modal based systems engineering, digital twins, and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Support new product development team with DFMEA validation through Multiphysics simulations.
• Integrate upfront simulation‑driven design space exploration process into the product development cycle.
• Deliver custom simulation training, create performance plans and mentoring programs for the engineering team.
• Create guided analysis workflows, templates, and simulation apps for the design team.
• Implement simulation governance protocols, quality measures & checks to ensure simulation accuracy.
• Lead validation and correlation of the analytical models with test & field data.
• Lead and manage the implementation of high‑performance computing/hardware infrastructure and resources for faster and accurate simulations.
• Act as material subject matter expert across the company.
• Maintain a customized material database for the engineering team.
• Use advanced simulation to reduce product cost and product complexities.
• Communicate technical information (data, designs and updates) to a non‑technical audience.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule working out of our North Olmsted, OH or Maumee, OH offices with remote days on Mondays and Fridays.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in CAE simulation & technology implementation.
• Fluent in the use of 3‑D CAD (Solid Works preferred) and PC’s.
• Hands‑on experience with commercial CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical, Fluent, LS‑Dyna, optiSLang).
• Experience integrating simulation with test correlation, design optimization, and manufacturing considerations.
• Track record of driving simulation‑led design decisions at the system and component levels.
• Key Leadership Attributes:
  • Strategic, systems‑level thinker with strong technical judgment.
  • Influential leader who builds trust across organizations.
  • Passionate about developing people and advancing engineering capability.
• Written and verbal communication skills for dealing with multiple levels of staff, customers and suppliers.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Mandarin are beneficial but optional.

Base salary range: $105,000 USD – $165,000 USD. Salary may vary based on education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Employees may participate in an annual bonus plan or a role‑based sales incentive plan.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, a leading 401(k) program with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off, adoption benefits, and more.

Fortune Brands is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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