Description
Role Overview:
As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing our mission of sparking creativity and joy. We’re looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for collaboration and thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. Whether you’re solving challenges, building relationships, or championing new ideas, your contributions will make a meaningful impact on our team and the customers we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
-Support the development of MAGNA-TILES products by translating concept sketches and industrial design inputs into manufacturable product solutions.
-Create, revise, and maintain SolidWorks models and engineering documentation based on industrial design direction.
-Partner with cross-functional teams in the U.S. and Asia to deliver innovative products that support business growth while meeting cost, quality, and timeline objectives.
-Serve as a primary engineering liaison to supplier engineering teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on technical requirements, schedules, and project deliverables.
-Provide mechanical engineering, materials, and product development expertise throughout all phases of the development lifecycle.
-Lead the development and integration of electronic components within the MAGNA-TILES product portfolio, as applicable.
-Drive prototyping activities to evaluate product concepts, validate critical features, and reduce technical and manufacturing risk.
-Plan and execute product testing, including functional and failure analysis, to verify product safety, reliability, and performance.
-Develop detailed technical specifications, engineering drawings, and supplier transfer packages to support successful manufacturing execution.
-Ensure product designs meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
-Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define product requirements, performance specifications, and bill of materials details.
-Proactively identify project risks and issues, escalate as needed, and recommend effective solutions to keep development efforts on track.
What You’ll Bring To The Table:
A passion for engineering.
A willingness to innovate, learn, and contribute to a dynamic team.
A commitment to upholding our core values: Think Like a Child, The Team, The Team, The Team, Complete Commitments to Others, Better Never Stops
Requirements
It Would Be Great To Have:
-BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field required.
-5+ years of hands-on product development engineering experience in a CPG environment.
-Strong background in product development, mechanical design, or consumer product engineering.
-Knowledge of plastics, metals, and common manufacturing processes such as injection molding and assembly.
-Experience working with overseas suppliers, manufacturers, and outside vendors on engineering projects.
-Experience with Electronics and electronics manufacturing.
-Proficient in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
-Familiarity with Stage Gate Product Development Processes
-Entrepreneurial self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, make sound decisions and work collaboratively with a positive, adaptable, team-oriented attitude.
Our Culture and Perks:
-At MAGNA-TILES®, we believe work should be meaningful and fun. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:
-Support for Your Wellbeing: Your health and happiness matter. We offer generous health benefits, mental and physical wellness stipends, a $2,500 annual dependent care stipend, FSA options, a paid birthday off to celebrate you, and more.
-Professional Growth: Keep building your skills with stretch projects and an annual professional development stipend designed to support your growth and career goals.
-Investing in You: Plan ahead with confidence through Day 1 401(k) enrollment and immediate 100% vesting—so your future starts growing right away.
-Giving Back: Make an impact beyond the workplace through our commitment to local school districts, museums, nonprofits, and community-focused initiatives.
About MAGNA-TILES®
At MAGNA-TILES®, we don’t just make toys; we create tools for limitless creativity, discovery, and learning. Since 1997, our colorful magnetic tiles have been inspiring builders of all ages to dream big and think outside the box. As a team, we embrace innovation, collaboration, and a passion for helping others succeed. At our core, we believe that play and creativity have the power to shape the future—and we invite you to join us on that journey.
At MAGNA-TILES®, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
