Product Engineer

Moose Toys; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Moose Toys in Los Angeles is seeking a Product Engineer to manage projects from concept start to production, collaborating with Design and Marketing to guide concepts through development and transfer to Moose engineering teams in Asia, ensuring toys meet cost, quality, and safety specifications.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Eng or equivalent and 3+ years in product development; toy industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in similar product development roles.
• Toy industry experience is valuable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Design team, assist in the further development of products from initial concept through to production. Review concept sketches and provide technical support and cost guidance.
• Partner with Asia engineering team to analyse product designs to maximise material use and manufacturing, assembly methods and production processes to meet cost objectives, quality and toy safety specifications.
• Provide engineering direction and technical support to the Design and Marketing teams, including guidance regarding concept feasibility, cost considerations, and general product manufacturing, assembly and automation recommendations.
• Provide alternative solutions in a timely manner when design concepts are not feasible.
• Apply knowledge of injection moulding and assembly process, DFMA.
• Review project schedules to ensure timelines are accurate and achievable.
• Prepare turnover packages to transfer projects to Moose Engineering teams in Hong Kong, China and Vietnam.
• Ensure projects are close to cost and feasible for manufacturing.
• Perform internal cost estimation and cost validation from concept through production.
• Confirm product costs meet target costs at each milestone and highlight cost issues.
• Review factory quote sheets and recommend ways to lower cost while maintaining function.
• Estimate, validate, and optimise tooling cost to meet brand tooling budget.
• Interface with Asia engineering team and manufacturers to resolve technical issues in manufacturing.
• Recommend creative ideas to reduce development lead time and troubleshoot off-track projects.

Skills

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

DFMA knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades. Visit our website or our LinkedIn Life page for more information on our amazing brands and people.

Our Culture

• We're officially a Great Place to Work!
• We're a family.
• We dream big.
• We love diversity.
• We're always learning.
• We prioritise well-being.
• We give back in a big way.
• We're serious about sustainability.
• We bring the fun!

Position Title

Product Engineer

Classification: Exempt
Position Status: Full Time
Reports To: Engineering Director
Direct Reports: None

Role Objectives

The Product Engineer will manage projects from concept start to production while collaborating in a team environment. This will include providing technical guidance to Design and Marketing during the preliminary design phase, handing over new concepts to the Moose development teams in Asia, and partnering with the Asia engineering team and manufacturers to ensure toys produced meet functional, cost, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in similar product development roles.
• Toy industry experience is valuable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Design team, assist in the further development of products from initial concept through to production. Review concept sketches and provide technical support and cost guidance.
• Partner with Asia engineering team to analyse product designs to effect maximum utilisation of materials as well as manufacturing, assembly methods and production processes in order to meet cost objectives, quality and toy safety specifications.
• Provide engineering direction and technical support to the Design and Marketing teams, including guidance regarding concept feasibility, cost considerations, and general product manufacturing, assembly and automation recommendations.
• Provide alternative solutions in a timely manner when design concepts are not feasible.
• Apply knowledge of injection moulding and assembly process, DFMA.
• Review project schedules to ensure timelines are accurate and achievable.
• Prepare turnover packages to successfully transfer projects to Moose Engineering teams in Hong Kong, China and Vietnam.
• Ensure that projects being turned over are close to cost and feasible for manufacturing.
• Perform internal cost estimation and cost validation from concept through production.
• Confirm product costs meet target costs at each milestone. Highlight cost issues and initiate cost reduction efforts to meet brand profit goals.
• Review factory quote sheets and recommend ways to lower cost while maintaining product function and integrity.
• Estimate, validate, and optimise tooling cost to meet brand tooling budget.
• Interface with Asia engineering team and manufacturers to resolve technical issues that may arise in manufacturing and to improve cost and quality of designs.
• Recommend creative ideas or methods to reduce development lead time and troubleshoot off-track projects.

Work Hours

8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday
8:30am – 3:00pm, Friday
30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time‑zones. Evening meetings with China and Vietnam teams are considered typical duties and compliance to this schedule will be as needed and is required.

Salary Band

USD $90,000-96,000 USD

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items.
• Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required.
• Frequently communicates with other employees and third‑parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic).
• Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

All Welcome

Just like the wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact [e-mail], quoting the job title and reference number.

Primary Location

US-CA-Los Angeles

Employee Status

Permanent

Schedule

Full‑time