Lead CAE Engineer

Fortune Brands

$105K — $165K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required
  • Minimum of 8 years of CAE simulation & technology implementation experience
  • Fluent in 3-D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with commercial CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical, Fluent, Ls-Dyna)
  • Experience integrating simulation with test correlation and design optimization
  • Proven track record of driving simulation-led design decisions
  • Key leadership attributes include strategic thinking and strong technical judgment

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage COE simulation-driven design and R&D activities
  • Develop and implement a simulation technology roadmap
  • Support new product development team with DFMEA validation through simulations
  • Deliver custom simulation training for the engineering team
  • Create guided analysis workflows and simulation apps for design team
  • Implement simulation governance protocols and accuracy checks
  • Lead validation and correlation of analytical models with test data

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans
  • Market-leading 401(k) program with company contribution
  • Product discounts
  • Flexible time off benefits
  • Adoption benefits
  • Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Full Job Description
Job Description

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

As Lead CAE Engineer, you'll own the following:
  • 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 to the design team
  • Implement simulation governance protocols, quality measure & checks to ensure simulation accuracy
  • Lead validation and correlation of the analytical models with test & field data
  • Lead and manage the implementation of the 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

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

Qualifications
  • 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 (SolidWorks 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


Additional Information

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $105,000 USD - $165,000 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.

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