Job Description

As a Supplier Quality Engineering Co-op , you will collaborate with engineers at Therma-Tru, playing a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of products that drive our growth as the leading manufacturer of fiberglass and steel exterior door systems and the preferred entry door brand among U.S. building professionals.

In this co-op position, you will engage in measurement system analysis, including Gage R&R, and support supplier initial sample inspection reports (ISIR) and production part approval processes (PPAP). You will contribute to gage improvement projects and work directly with suppliers to enhance gage accuracy and product capability. Additionally, you will assist in problem investigations to determine root causes, utilizing drawings, material specifications, and other relevant documents. This role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a cross-functional environment.

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in chemical engineering, materials engineering, or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required, along with being a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder and having strong verbal and written communication skills.

Location: This position is based on site in our Butler, IN plant facility and housing stipend is available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Measurement system analysis (including but not limited to Gage R&R)
• Supplier ISIR (initial sample inspection report) and PPAP (production part approval process)
• Gage improvement projects
• Supplier engagement for gage improvement and product capability improvement
• Problem investigation for root cause (include use of drawings, material specs, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment
• Undertake additional duties as assigned

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

Additional Information

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

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, 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 accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.