Manufacturing Engineer (Contractor)

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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!

Job Description:

Spin Master is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through it’s three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol®, Bakugan®, Kinetic Sand®, Air Hogs®, Hatchimals®, Rubik’s Cube® and GUND®, and is the global toy licensee for other popular properties.

What will you work on?

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Contractor) to provide expertise leading to optimal and effective production of new products. Reporting to the Manager Manufacturing Engineering, the Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with and as an integral part of the Product Development Engineering and Designers to achieve innovative DFM and DFA support for new product definition. In addition, this role will work with the select suppliers to define manufacturing methods to guarantee the lowest cost while ensuring the toy functions as designed, meets all defined quality and safety requirements, and is launched on time.

How will you create impact?

Engineering

Produce and guide product designs to support optimum manufacturing and assembly methods (DFMA).

Expertise in producing and configuring specifications and effective RFI/RFQ packages.

Work with the product engineering team to examine parts/components to ascertain purpose, cost and value by utilizing knowledge of product design, development and cost engineering.

Design new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.

A practical hands-on understanding of materials and material science is highly desired.

Ideate and solve production and/or engineering and quality design problems.

Act as liaison between Consumer Care Feedback group and Manufacturing Operations.

Improve efficiency in the manufacturing processes through continuous improvement and OPEX techniques.

Improve operational quality by evaluating and recommending process re-design and implement changes.

Assist Sourcing Team for high complexity evaluation of supplier capabilities and qualification.

Achieve “proof of concept” and understanding mass manufacturing constraints on new and high complexity products.

Project Management

Drive production schedules with suppliers and ensure there alignment with the entire product development timeline.

Assist Spin Master product development engineers, and supplier production engineers to ensure all projects are delivered on-cost, on-spec, and on-time.

Be instrumental in the effective roll-out of global initiatives related to Manufacturing. E.g. Global Tooling Strategy, Global standardization of specifications, sub-assemblies, components and others.

Understand and communicate product specifications to our selected suppliers.

Use MS Project or similar and other tools to manage & track key deliverables and proactively resolve future issues to keep products on track, on cost, and on specification.

How will you fit into the team?

Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership to drive innovative and cost-effective design solutions.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.

Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills required.

Strong listener with attention to detail required.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands.

Demonstrates a "hands-on" team approach to solving problems.

What are your skills and experience?

Bachelor Degree in related areas and/or 3-5 years in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations or Product Development Engineering.

Plastic manufacturing knowledge is required and experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.

Toy or consumer goods experience as asset but not necessary.

Proven DFM and DMA expertise. DFMEA an asset.

Desired: CAD skills. Preferably Solid works.

Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Additional languages an asset (French or Mandarin).

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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 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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