Toy Product Engineer: From Prototyping to Production

Spin Master; New York (NY); Hybrid; 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

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.