Fortune Brands

Home, Security and Digital Products

LeadCAEEngineer

$135–195k ~AI est. North Olmsted, Ohio, United States; Maumee, Ohio, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Lead CAE Engineer at Fortune Brands. Skills: CAE simulation, Simulation technology roadmap, Systems engineering, Digital twins. Lead simulation driven design. Manage R&D activities”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce product cost; Reduce product complexities

Industry & Context.

Home, Security and Digital Products
Problems you'll solve

Close capability gaps; Reduce product cost; Reduce product complexities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Minimum 8 years CAE simulation experience, Fluent in 3-D CAD, Fluent in PC's, Hands-on ANSYS Mechanical experience, Experience integrating simulation with test correlation, Experience integrating simulation with design optimization, Experience integrating simulation with manufacturing considerations, Track record driving simulation-led design decisions

Nice to Have

SolidWorks preferred, Proficiency in Spanish, Proficiency in Mandarin

What You'll Do.

Lead simulation driven design

Manage R&D activities

Develop simulation technology roadmap

Implement simulation technology roadmap

Close capability gaps

Enable product innovation

Lead modal based systems engineering

Lead digital twins implementation

Lead predictive maintenance strategies

Support new product development

Integrate simulation driven design exploration

Deliver custom simulation training

Create performance plans

Create mentoring programs

Create guided analysis workflows

Create simulation apps

Implement simulation governance protocols

Ensure simulation accuracy

Lead validation of analytical models

Lead correlation of analytical models

Manage HPC infrastructure implementation

Manage hardware infrastructure implementation

Act as material subject matter expert

Maintain material database

Use advanced simulation for cost reduction

Use advanced simulation for complexity reduction

Communicate technical information

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

New product development team; Design team; Engineering team

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Technical information communication

Process & Methodology

Roadmap development, Roadmap implementation

Full Job 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](https://www.fbin.com/careers/life-at-fortune-brands/). 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 des

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