Product Engineer

Product Engineer

Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades.

At Moose we are playful with a purpose. Fun is at the heart of everything we do, but we’re also very serious about the important stuff: our people, our values, and the planet:
We’re officially a Great Place to Work! We’re a family. We dream big. We love diversity. We’re always learning. We prioritise well-being. We give back in a big way. We’re serious about sustainability.
* We bring the fun! Visit our website or our Linked In Life page for more information on our amazing brands and people.

Product Engineer

Exempt

Full Time

Engineering Director

None

The Product Engineer will manage projects from concept start to production while collaborating in a team environment. This will include providing technical guidance to Design and Marketing during the preliminary design phase, handing over new concepts to the Moose development teams in Asia, and partnering with the Asia engineering team and manufacturers to ensure toys produced meet functional, cost, and quality requirements.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in similar product development roles.
• Toy industry experience is valuable but not essential.

• In collaboration with the Design team, assist in the further development of products from initial concept through to production. Review concept sketches and provide technical support and cost guidance.
• Partner with Asia engineering team to analyse product designs to effect maximum utilization of materials as well as manufacturing, assembly methods and production processes in order to meet cost objectives, quality and toy safety specifications.
• Provide engineering direction and technical support to the Design and Marketing teams, including guidance regarding concept feasibility, cost considerations, and general product manufacturing, assembly and automation recommendations.
• Provide alternative solutions in a timely manner when design concepts are not feasible.
• Apply knowledge of injection molding and assembly process, DFMA.
• Review project schedules to ensure timelines are accurate and achievable.
• Prepare turnover packages to successfully transfer projects to Moose Engineering teams in Hong Kong, China and Vietnam.
• Ensure that projects being turned over are close to cost and feasible for manufacturing.
• Perform internal cost estimation and cost validation from concept through production.
• Confirm product costs meet target costs at each milestone. Highlight cost issues and initiate cost reduction efforts to meet brand profit goals.
• Review factory quote sheets and recommend ways to lower cost while maintaining product function and integrity.
• Estimate, validate, and optimize tooling cost to meet brand tooling budget.
• Interface with Asia engineering team and manufacturers to resolve technical issues that may arise in manufacturing and to improve cost and quality of designs.
• Recommend creative ideas or methods to reduce development lead time and troubleshoot off-track projects.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

8:30am — 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday 8:30am — 3:00pm, Friday 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day. Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time‑zones. Evening meetings with China and Vietnam teams are considered typical duties and compliance to this schedule will be as needed and is required.

USD $90, USD

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear…