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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!
What will you work on?
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on our advanced development team, you will focus on creating innovative and mechanically complex toy products. You will partner closely with Toy Designers, Electrical Engineers, and Manufacturing teams to bring concepts to life. This role is responsible for developing engineering solutions for high-complexity products, translating early ideation into functional, manufacturable assemblies through both CAD and hands-on physical prototyping.
How will you create impact?
Translate early concepts, play patterns, and sketches into functional engineering solutions through rapid prototyping.
Design and develop complex mechanical systems and mechanism architectures.
Create robust, parametric CAD models and assemblies, balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Build and iterate proof-of-concept and works-like prototypes using 3D printing, machining, and other fabrication methods.
Integrate basic mechatronic elements (motors, sensors, controls) to validate functionality.
Identify technical risks early, troubleshoot issues, and drive rapid iteration cycles to find viable solutions.
Influence product architecture and key engineering decisions early in development to accelerate timelines.
Support the transition from prototype to production by applying DFMA principles and aligning designs with manufacturing processes.
What are your skills and experience?
Previous experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Design, with a strong focus on mechanism prototyping.
Demonstrated ability to design and develop complex mechanical systems from concept through functional validation.
Strong proficiency in parametric CAD (Onshape is preferred; SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor are also valuable).
Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping tools and methods, including 3D printing and machining.
A strong understanding of manufacturing processes (DFMA), including plastics, injection molding, and assembly methods.
Experience in consumer products, toys, robotics, or electromechanical systems is an asset.
Experience with CNC and CAM programming is a plus.
A solid foundation in mechatronics and basic electronics is highly desirable.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally and within North America as needed.
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The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in Ontario is $105,000 to $120,000 Per Annum. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.
This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.
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 TAinquiries@spinmaster.com or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.