Mechanical Engineer

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

At Clopay Corporation we are more than just North Americas largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturerwe are a powerhouse of innovation safety and design. Through our premier brands we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.

Headquartered in Mason Ohio and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy Ohio Mountaintop Pennsylvania and Goodyear Arizona we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55 distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening from homes to businesses and beyond.

By joining our team you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay known as Americas Favorite Garage Doors with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands Cornell and Cookson. Together we secure everything from family garages to the worlds most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

We currently have an opening for a New Product Development Mechanical Engineer in our Mason Ohio location. Responsibilities include:

Spearhead Full-Cycle Design & Innovation

• Become the customers advocate: Go beyond the blueprints to build deep firsthandexpertiseon our customers their day-to-day challenges and the competitive market landscape.

• Drive the conceptualization and design of new parts and complete systems forcutting-edgesectional and coiling overhead doors.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through our Phase Gate process owning the journey frominitialidea to full market release.

• Partner with Strategic Marketing to translate your market intelligence and customer insights into tangible engineering requirementsfrom critical function to modern aesthetics.

• Present and communicate your designs and ideas clearlytoall stakeholders from shop associates to the executive team.

Be a Hands-On Builder & Problem-Solver

• Move your designs off the screen and into reality by working directly with technicians to build assemble and test engineering prototypes.

• Interact directly with our manufacturing teams ensuring your designs are not just innovative but also scalable andproduction-ready.

• Validate your designs against rigorous structural and life safety codes (ASCE IBC UL etc.) through expert engineering evaluations and calculations.

Master the Engineering Ecosystem

• Utilize Autodesk Inventor to create and lay out detailedpartand assembly drawings.

• Go beyond single-use designs by developing core engineering standards and calculations for infinitely variabledesigns andimplementthem directly into our ERP system.

• Manage the final implementation of new products via the engineering change order (ECO) process and create thecrystal-clearinstallation instructions our customers will use.

To excel in this roleyourenot just an engineeryourea designer a leader and a hands-on builder.Heresthe foundationwerelooking for:

• Engineering & Design Acumen:ABachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineeringplus at least5years ofprofessional experience.

• 3D Modeling Virtuosity:You are fluent in 3D modeling and can build complex parts and assemblies from the ground up.

• Full-Cycle Knowledge:You have a deep understanding of the entire process from project management and product development to the fabrication methods that make a designviable.

• Hands-On Mentality:Youreproficient with hand tools and basic power tools ready to jump in and help build the prototypesyouvedesigned.

• Inspirational Communicator:Youpossessexcellent communication skills and a proven talent for leading cross-functional teams with the ability to masterfully explain complex 3D mechanical systems to both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Why Choose a Career With Us

We dont just manufacture doors; we engineer the front door of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.

Our team members thrive because we prioritize:

• Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
• A Culture of Whats Next: We invest heavily in automation sustainable materials and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
• Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
• A Legacy of Expertise: Join our Pioneer Cluba group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
• Commitment to Innovation: We arent just keeping up with industry trends; were setting them. Whether its our exclusive WINDCODE technology or our award-winning designs we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
• Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Manager