Toy Product Engineer – Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Spin Master International B.V.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Fun team environment

Job summary

Spin Master is seeking a hands-on Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineer to drive the technical execution of global toy and game portfolios from concept to production. Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will anchor major product lines and collaborate with Design, Marketing, Quality and Packaging to deliver high-quality, cost-effective products on time.

This 12-month contract is hybrid in New York, focusing on CAD/PLM-driven design, rapid prototyping, and close coordination with

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Spin Master is seeking a hands-on Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineer to drive the technical execution of global toy and game portfolios from concept to production. Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will anchor major product lines and collaborate with Design, Marketing, Quality and Packaging to deliver high-quality, cost-effective products on time.

This 12-month contract is hybrid in New York, focusing on CAD/PLM-driven design, rapid prototyping, and close coordination with