PLM Engineer

Overview

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions.

We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

Job Description: Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking an experienced PLM Engineer to join our Product Development Systems team. This role is responsible for the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of engineering systems and processes that support new product development across our portfolio of brands, including Moen, Therma-Tru, Master Lock, and others.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with 3DExperience cloud-based PLM, CAD/engineering tools, and system integrations. A strong background in custom API development and process automation is essential to drive efficiency and scalability across our global engineering organization.

POSITION LOCATION: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of our North Olmsted, OH location
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• Provide technical leadership in the configuration, support, and enhancement of PLM (3DExperience), CAD Software for a global user base across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Design and implement engineering change control processes and system integrations to improve product development speed, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Develop and maintain training materials, documentation, and reference guides to promote best practices and system adoption.
• Architect and configure PLM workflows, external collaboration capabilities, and integrations between PLM, CAD, and ERP systems to support strategic business objectives.
• Manage upgrades, maintenance, and support for engineering software tools including 3DExperience, Solid Works, Drive Works, and project management platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Solid Works CAD software, ensuring optimal performance and user experience across the engineering organization.
• Lead issue resolution efforts and proactively identify opportunities to improve system reliability, usability, and performance.
• Collaborate with external consultants, vendors, and internal IT teams to deliver complex system initiatives.
• Oversee production releases of new system features and enhancements, including testing, deployment planning, user training, and post-launch support.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering or product development, including at least 2 years supporting CAD/engineering tools in a global environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PLM systems, with a strong preference for 3DExperience and Solid Works, including data migration, upgrades, and workflow configuration.
• Proven experience integrating PLM systems with ERP platforms (SAP or Oracle are preferred) and managing engineering change control processes.
• Experience integrating data across systems using SQL and API development.
• Familiarity with project and portfolio management systems, workflows, and collaboration tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in customizing 3DExperience using Java or other programming languages.
• Solid Works Certification such as CAD Design Associate/Professional/Expert…