Sr. Manager, Engineering

Job Overview Senior Manager, Product Engineering – leading the technical strategy for Spin Master’s product portfolio spanning wooden, hybrid, and multi‑material toys. Based in Connecticut, reporting to the VP of Product Development. Key Responsibilities Serve as the senior technical leader for Product Development, establishing engineering standards, design best practices, and documentation discipline across the product lifecycle. Translate product and brand strategy into clear engineering roadmaps, priorities, and resourcing plans. Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior leadership with recommendations on feasibility, risk, cost, and timelines. Remain hands‑on on critical milestones – review CAD, validate designs, solve complex technical problems, and review deliverables for accuracy, safety, manufacturability, and compliance. Partner closely with Design, Product Development, Brand, and Quality to turn concepts into production‑ready designs, providing cost, design, and manufacturing trade‑off options. Ensure all products meet or exceed global toy safety and regulatory standards (ASTM F963, CPSIA, EN71, ISO) in collaboration with Quality and Compliance teams. Collaborate with global manufacturing and tooling partners across Asia to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and quality, leading DFM/DFA reviews, tooling development, pilot runs, and production readiness. Guide the introduction of sustainable materials and manufacturing practices and establish metrics to measure engineering effectiveness, quality, and delivery performance. Qualifications and Experience Deep expertise in mixed‑material products, with a strong focus on wood and plastics. Extensive experience working with overseas manufacturing partners, preferably in Asia. Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks or equivalent), DFM/DFA, prototyping, testing, and technical documentation. Experience engineering high‑volume retail products. Strong knowledge of global toy safety standards and compliance requirements. Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and eco‑friendly materials. Willingness to travel internationally ~15% of the time. Ability to adjust working hours as needed to support collaboration with Asia‑based partners. Benefits & Compensation - Competitive salary range for Connecticut: $138,000 – $160,000 per annum.

• Growth and career opportunities.
• Flexible work hours.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Inclusive work culture and commitment to accessibility.