Product Development Engineer

Spin Master; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive benefits

Other fun perks

Job summary

Spin Master is seeking a Mechanical/Mechatronic engineer for a 12-month contract in New York. You will drive technical execution across global toy and game portfolios from concept to production, partnering with design, marketing, quality and packaging to deliver high-quality products on time and within spec.

You will lead prototyping, design optimization for high-volume manufacturing, and manage technical deliverables with global teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Professional experience in product development, hardware or manufacturing engineering.
• Understanding of injection-molded plastics, materials, processes and cost structures.
• Experience with CAD and PLM software to manage specs and drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple product lines and schedules in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience collaborating with external vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong updates for business partners.
• Bonus: toy or consumer packaged goods experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design and Brand teams during ideation, assess mechanical feasibility and costs.
• Lead prototyping and proof-of-concept builds to de-risk toy mechanisms and gameplay systems.
• Deliver detailed designs optimized for high-volume manufacturing and assembly (DFM/A).
• Draft physical product performance and technical specifications.
• Act as primary technical contact for global Manufacturing Engineering teams across regions.
• Integrate mechanical, material, electro-mechanical or mechatronic engineering across lifecycle.
• Use PLM databases to track, manage, and release engineering deliverables.
• Lead product review sessions and document deliverables, tracking action items.
• Identify risks and coordinate with support departments to resolve issues.
• Research emerging materials and manufacturing tech to improve efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Product development

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Computer, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLM software

3D modeling

Job description

Job Description

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company? At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds—and that’s why we want you!

Reporting to the Product Development Manager or Product Development Lead, you will drive the technical execution of global toys and games portfolios from concept through to full production. You will act as the technical anchor for major product lines, collaborating with large cross‑functional teams—including Design, Marketing, Quality, and Packaging—to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective products on time and on specification. This is a 12 month contract position with the possibility for renewal.

How will you create impact?

• Collaborate with GBU Design and Brand teams during early ideation, providing critical mechanical feasibility and product cost assessments
• Lead technical prototyping and proof‑of‑concept builds to de‑risk new toy mechanisms, physical features, and gameplay systems
• Deliver detailed component and product designs optimized for high‑volume manufacturing and assembly (DFM/A)
• Draft comprehensive physical product performance and technical specifications
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for global Manufacturing Engineering teams (in Asia, Mexico, and the EU) to ensure alignment on tooling and production details
• Integrate mechanical, material, electro‑mechanical, or mechatronic engineering expertise throughout the end‑to‑end product development lifecycle
• Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) databases to track, manage, and release key engineering deliverables
• Lead technical product review sessions, document key deliverables, and track action items to preempt development hurdles
• Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot project risks, coordinating with global support departments to resolve complex issues or elevate when necessary
• Research and explore emerging materials, mechanisms, and manufacturing technologies to continuously improve engineering efficiency

What are your skills and experience?

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Computer, or Electrical Engineering
• Professional experience in product development, hardware engineering, or manufacturing engineering
• Solid understanding of injection‑molded plastics, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering cost structures for durable consumer goods
• Demonstrated experience with CAD and PLM software to manage technical specifications, drawings, and 3D models
• Proven capacity to manage multiple product lines and engineering timelines simultaneously in a highly dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Experience collaborating with and managing deliverables from external creative vendors, industrial designers, and cross‑functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear actionable updates for business partners
• Bonus: Prior engineering experience within the toy or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is a strong asset

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The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in New York is $45 to $50 Per Hour. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.

Spin Master Inc. is a multi‑state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.

What you can expect from us:

• Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.
• Growth and Career Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Other fun Perks!

What’s it like to work here?

Spin Master is a fast‑paced, hands‑on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision‑making; though our challenging start‑up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team. Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @SpinMaster to stay up to date on Spin Master career opportunities. We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted. Our Mission and our Vision is to make life more fun by pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun! A part of our company from the very start, our values are embodied in everyone from top leadership through to new and veteran team members alike, who –like you– were attracted to Spin Master due to our shared mind set, moral code, and way of being. Basically speaking, we enjoy a casual culture here, having fun while we are creating fun!