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Mechanical Engineer (12-Month Contract)

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Spin Master

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
  • Toronto

Requirements

  • Mechanical Engineering experience
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing methods and techniques, including injection molding, CNC machining, fastening methods, bonding, assembly, foam, deco operations…etc.
  • Ability to design functional small Plastic Injection molding parts and assemblies. Understanding of Tool Die methods.
  • Highly skilled in SOLIDWORKS and/or CREO/Pro-Engineer. Freeform experience and Rhino3D experience is an asset.
  • Solid understanding of rapid prototyping methods and 3D printing.
  • Ability to start from design illustrations/specifications/briefs along with 2D isometric views to create 3D proof-of-concept CAD assembly drawings.
  • Experience working with creative professionals (industrial designers and artist) both within and outside the company.
  • Ability to travel internationally and within North America if necessary

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on technical innovation and leadership in mechanical and material engineering expertise throughout new product development stages for mid-level complexity and high-impact projects.
  • Work effectively within a small team of Mechanical, Electrical, and prototype Engineers and a larger global team of manufacturing engineers and industrial designers, and subject matter experts.
  • Work closely with both in-house and external model shops for proof-of-concept and mechanism development and build.
  • Develop fascinating consumer products in collaboration with a larger global team of highly creative designers, producers, and Engineers as well as other cross-functional teams.
  • Participate in product brainstorming and help verify, confirm, and/or correct desired concepts, directions of projects in an impactful way.
  • Drive productivity and schedule gains by implementing early design successes and decisions for reduced revisions and debug time.

FAQs

What is the role of a Mechanical Engineer in this position?

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for working closely with various teams to develop functional, manufacturable assemblies and components based on conceptual ideation and play pattern requirements.

Who will the Mechanical Engineer report to?

The Mechanical Engineer will report to the Director of Mechanical Prototype Engineering, who is based out of LA.

What skills are required for this position?

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, be skilled in DFMA principles, and have a strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

What is the expected contract duration for this position?

The position is a 12-month contract.

What is the main focus of the role?

The main focus of the role is to provide mechanical solutions and development for transforming conceptual ideation and play pattern requirements into functional, manufacturable assemblies and components.

Spin Master

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) 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. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol and numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films. The Company has an established presence in digital games, anchored by the Toca Boca® and Sago Mini® brands, offering open-ended and creative game and educational play in digital environments. Through Spin Master Ventures, the Company makes minority investments globally in emerging companies and start-ups. With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally.