New Product Development Co-op Spring 2026

Fortune Brands • North Olmsted, OH

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 for Moen, Master Lock, Therma-Tru, Larson, Yale, August, and others as part of the Fortune Brands Innovations portifolio. You will work with 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in hands-on engineering work.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of mechanical design concepts for plastic, metal, and composite materials
• Exposure to design methodologies such as DOE and Tolerance Stack-ups
• Ability to independently organize work, manage timelines, and complete projects from start to finish.
• Demonstrated initiative and motivation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day engineering operations within the assigned department.
• Gain a thorough understanding of departmental engineering processes.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and execute solutions to improve product quality and consumer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning teams, and external technical vendors.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, propose solutions, and review with Senior Engineering Lead.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE), analyze results, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Perform laboratory tests on product returns and design test fixtures as needed.
• Assist with product rework.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, project updates, and presentations to leadership.
• Support new product launch programs, including initial production runs.

Benefits

• Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay.
• A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is  $33,300 USD - $45,760 USD.
• 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, inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.
• We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees