Mechanical Engineer

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we 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 "America’s 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 world's 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 customer's advocate: Go beyond the blueprints to build deep, firsthand expertise on our customers, their day-to-day challenges, and the competitive market landscape. 

• Drive the conceptualization and design of new parts and complete systems for cutting-edge sectional and coiling overhead doors. 

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through our Phase Gate process, owning the journey from initial idea to full market release. 

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

• Present and communicate your designs and ideas clearly to all 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 and production-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 detailed part and assembly drawings. 

• Go beyond single-use designs by developing core engineering standards and calculations for infinitely variable designs, and implement them directly into our ERP system. 

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

To excel in this role, you’re not just an engineer—you’re a designer, a leader, and a hands-on builder. Here's the foundation we're looking for: 

• Engineering & Design Acumen: A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus at least 5 years of professional 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 design viable. 

• Hands-On Mentality: You're proficient with hand tools and basic power tools, ready to jump in and help build the prototypes you've designed. 

• Inspirational Communicator: You possess excellent 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 don't 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 "What’s 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 Club"—a 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 aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s 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

Compensation Disclaimer: "Please note that compensation for this position may be higher or lower than your current salary, depending on factors such as role responsibilities, market benchmarks, internal equity, and your qualifications. If selected, any change in pay will be discussed and confirmed prior to accepting the offer. Applying for this role indicates your understanding and acceptance of this potential salary adjustment."