Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading integral 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. Based in Mexico and reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead engineering efforts in product development and manufacturing to ensure optimal product design, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. You will serve as a key technical leader, working closely with local vendors, global headquarters, and cross-functional teams to develop innovative manufacturing solutions that meet rigorous product specifications, cost targets, and quality standards. This role requires frequent travel to regional vendor sites to provide hands-on engineering, tooling, and production support. Guide product designs using Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to align creative concepts with regional supplier capabilities Lead medium-complexity product launches from initial development to Production Start (PS), ensuring strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards Collaborate with suppliers to define manufacturing methods and resolve complex issues in injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and decoration processes Oversee the engineering, procurement, and technical debugging of consigned materials and specialized components Drive annual continuous improvement initiatives utilizing CAD, DFMEA, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize assembly line efficiency and reduce scrap Partner with global sourcing teams to identify, audit,



and onboard non-Asia vendors to diversify and strengthen the regional supply chain Mentor and train junior engineers in lean manufacturing, tooling design, and cross-functional project management Prepare technical reporting and manufacturing feasibility analyses for senior leadership to support strategic operational decisions Monitor vendor capacity planning in collaboration with the supply chain team to align production output with global demand Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline Professional engineering experience in manufacturing, operations, or product development engineering, preferably within consumer goods or toys Technical expertise in plastics transformation processes, including injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and high-volume assembly Proficiency in CAD software for design review, along with practical application of DFMA and Lean Manufacturing principles Demonstrated experience independently managing product launch lifecycles, sourcing tooling, and troubleshooting factory-floor production challenges Experience preparing project schedules, tracking milestones, and utilizing project management software Full professional fluency in both Spanish and English, with outstanding cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills Professional proficiency in Mandarin or experience with global manufacturing transfers is a strong plus #LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1 Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun. Flexible Work Hours Innovation, Collaboration and Fun Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @SpinMaster to stay up to date on Spin Master career opportunities.

📌 Senior Manufacturing Engineering- Contractor (Xico)
🏢 Spin Master
📍 Xico