Lead CAE Engineer

About the Company

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security, and digital products company 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 brands can have positive impacts for people and the planet. At Fortune Brands, we foster an inclusive culture where smart, ambitious people are empowered to reach their fullest potential.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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 model-based systems engineering, digital twins, and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Support new product development teams with DFMEA validation through Multiphysics simulations.
• Integrate upfront simulation-driven design space exploration into the product development cycle.
• Deliver custom simulation training, create performance plans, and mentor the engineering team.
• Create guided analysis workflows, templates, and simulation apps for the design team.
• Implement simulation governance protocols, quality measures, and checks to ensure simulation accuracy.
• Lead validation and correlation of analytical models with test and field data.
• Manage the implementation of high-performance computing/hardware infrastructure for faster and accurate simulations.
• Act as a 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in CAE simulation and technology implementation.
• Fluent in the use of 3-D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and PCs.
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Mechanical is required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Strategic, systems-level thinker with strong technical judgment.
• Influential leader who builds trust across organizations.
• Passionate about developing people and advancing engineering capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for dealing with multiple levels of staff, customers, and suppliers.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Mandarin is beneficial but optional.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $105,000 USD - $165,000 USD. Actual salaries may vary based on factors including 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster a sense of belonging.