Tooling & Equipment Engineer at Fortune Brands

New Bern, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Design, Assembly Expertise, CAD Model Development, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Fixture Design, Machine Design, New Product Development, Error Proofing, Process Control, Light Machining, Installation, Validation, Data Management, Collaboration, Project Management

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Company DescriptionFortune 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 DescriptionAs the Tooling & Equipment Engineer you will support assembly operations, plant technical team, and product development projects with mechanical design solutions and assembly expertise by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned). Provide assembly fixture and machine design, including manual, powered, semi-automated and automated solutions, from concept to production release supporting operations, plant projects and new product development.Adhere to standard practices for CAD model development and data management practices.Support new product development projects by providing design for assembly feedback, including guidance on critical dimensions, tolerances, and assembly stack-up.Collaborate with plant engineering and maintenance teams, providing troubleshooting and equipment or process improvement support.Meet deadlines for deliverables as provided by project teams.Plan and advise maintenance personnel in machining, fabrication, and assembly of equipment, tooling, and fixturing.Source and coordinate purchasing process for machine components from outside vendors.Develop methods and devices for in-process testing and validation of product assemblies.Assist and coordinate installation and validation of fixtures or devices to ensure proper operation and conformance with specifications.Develop business cases and capital requests for the purchase of replacement machines and tooling.Hands-on fabrication, light machining and installation of fixtures and equipment as required. QualificationsEngineering degree from accredited four-year college or university. BSME preferred.Preferred at least two (2) years of experience in work-holding fixture design, machine design, new product introductions, process improvements, error proofing, and process control in a high-volume assembly/ cellular manufacturing environment.Detailed problem solving and troubleshooting skills.Additional InformationFortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $90,000 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 built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.Equal Employment OpportunityFortune 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.Reasonable AccommodationsFortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job PostingsTo protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.

Responsibilities

The Tooling & Equipment Engineer will support assembly operations and product development projects by providing mechanical design solutions. This includes designing assembly fixtures and machines, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring proper operation and conformance with specifications.