Co-Op Product Development

As a New Product Development Engineering Co‑op, you will work alongside our Product Engineers to support the New Product Development process, taking products from ideation to commercialization. In this position, you will support the development of products and the team through the processes of material selection, analysis, and full design implementation. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and apply problem solving, work on cross‑functional teams and learn about the product engineering process.

This is an opportunity to join our Global Product Development Team’s Rotational Co‑Op Program. In this program you will be given the chance to work on specially selected projects to gain relevant experience to your field. Based on performance, you may be selected to return for following semesters up to four in total; following a 1 on 1 off schedule, that could include up to 4 total semesters with the GPD Team.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based in North Olmsted, OH.

• Assist in the day‑to‑day support of engineering operations for assigned department
• Learn and understand the engineering operations in assigned department
• Assist in troubleshooting quality issues and implementing corrective actions
• Develop and implement solutions for quality issues for consumers.
• Interface with plant Engineering, Production, Quality and Planning teams, as well as outside technical support vendors
• Identify improvement opportunities, develop solutions and review with Senior Engineering Lead
• Conduct Design of Experiments; create reports from learnings and present data to stakeholders
• Run laboratory tests on product returns and design test fixtures as needed.
• Assist with product reworks
• Compile, prepare and present data for project updates and technical presentations to plant leadership and/or management
• Participate in the development process for new product launches.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program focusing on mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited university
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD (Solidworks or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer the student can work a minimum of 2 semesters/40 hours per week. Fortune Brands Innovations will accommodate up to 4 semesters
• Knowledge of mechanical design concepts for plastic, metal, and composite materials
• Exposure to DOE’s, Tolerance Stack‑ups
• Self‑motivated problem solver who enjoys working in a “hands‑on” environment
• Self‑directed and motivated for completion of projects
• Be able to schedule and complete projects from start to finish

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $33,300 USD – $45,760 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market‑leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates 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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