GPD Finish Development Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2025)

Fortune Brands

GPD Finish Development Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2025)

Maumee, OH
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    As a Finish Development Engineering Co-op, **** you will work alongside our Product Engineers at the Therma-Tru Innovation Center to support the New Product Development process, taking products from ideation to commercialization. In this position, you will support the development of products that will drive our company’s growth as the nation's leading manufacturer of fiberglass and steel exterior door systems, and the most preferred brand of entry doors among building professionals in the U.S. In this role, you will support 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.

    GPD &I ROTATIONAL PROGRAM:

    This is an opportunity to join our newly developed Global Product Development Team’s Rotational Co-Op Program. In this program you will be given the chance to work on specially selected projects to gain relevant experience to your field. Based on performance, you may be selected to return for following semesters up to four in total; following a 1 on 1 off schedule, that could include up to 4 total semesters with the GPD Team

    Position location/hybrid/remote – This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based in Maumee, Ohio.

    RESPONSIBLIITIES:

    What you will be doing

    • Design, implement and interpret testing for material qualification
    • Experiment development and documentation based on company and industry standards
    • Data manipulation and collection during engineering trials
    • Implementing engineering and design changes
    • Documentation of engineering and material specifications
    • Independent product and component design
    • Assist engineering and cross-functional teams to resolve process/quality problems
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program focusing on chemical engineering, material engineering, or related field from an accredited university
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
    • US Citizen or Green Card Holder
    • Great verbal and written communication skills

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Prefer the student can work a minimum of 2 semesters/40 hours per week. Moen will accommodate up to 4 semesters
    • Knowledge of material properties for plastic, metal, and composite materials
    • Self-motivated problem solver who enjoys working in a “hands-on” environment
    • Self-directed and motivated for completion of projects
    • Be able to schedule and complete projects from start to finish

    Additional Information

    At Fortune Brands Innovations, 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 (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

    Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: Plumbing, Doors and Security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN 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 Accommodations

    FBIN 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 FBIN.Recruiting@fbhs.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing