Prototype Engineer - Jiujiang

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Jiujiang, Jiangxi, CHN
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Kids + Family • Retail
The Role
The Prototype Engineer oversees prototype room operations, develops product architecture, manages CNC programming, and coordinates project engineering for infant products and toys.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Kids2, we’re really good at what we do. And when we’re great at our jobs, we help parents be great at their jobs.

Parenting is demanding, and that’s where we come in. We want to reimagine how brands can make it easier for early stage parents – not by just selling them products, but by providing holistic solutions that transcend borders, categories and aisles.

No matter our title or department, at Kids2, our job is to create more tiny wins for parents, so they can create bright futures for their little ones. That’s a big task!

We’re serious about what we do, AND we love to have fun. Our team is hardworking, entrepreneurial, and passionate about helping families create millions, if not billions of tiny wins.

SUMMARY

Responsible for prototype room daily operation.  Follow up infant products & toys new projects in prototype stage, design product structure, initiate tool plan, part list & component drawing, coordinate with project engineer on schedule, function, test issues.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Drawing:

  • Establish and refine the overall product architecture, including the detailed design of individual components and subsystems.
  • Identify and resolve structural design challenges to ensure integrity, durability, and performance compliance.
  • Provide technical guidance and support throughout the new product design and development process.
  • Develop an initial tooling plan in alignment with design requirements and manufacturing feasibility.
  • Prepare a preliminary Bill of Materials (BOM) to define materials, parts, and preliminary costs.
  • Create and maintain detailed component drawings ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
  • Estimate prototype costs, including materials, labor, and external services.
  • Develop and monitor the prototype development schedule to ensure timely completion.
  • Communicate directly with customers to address project-related issues, clarify requirements, and report progress.
  • Create and modify 3D CAD models to reflect design changes and validation feedback.
  • Analyze product specifications and translate them into feasible and innovative design solutions.
  • Perform functional verification tests to ensure the prototype meets all design and performance criteria.

CNC:

  • Develop, program, and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, SolidWorks) for milling, turning, and multi-axis machining centers.
  • Interpret technical drawings, geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T), and specifications to ensure accurate program creation.
  • Perform machine setup, including the selection and installation of appropriate tools, fixtures, and workholding devices.
  • Conduct first-off inspections and make precise adjustments to programs and machine offsets to achieve required part quality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to machining processes, tooling, program errors, and machine malfunctions to minimize downtime.
  • Establish and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), setup sheets, and tooling lists for production processes.
  • Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to review designs for manufacturability (DFM) and implement process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Familiar with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PRO/E, Freeform, Microsoft office
  • Familiar with hardware and assembly process.
  • Be provided with the concept of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • At least 10 years project development experience in toy industry。

EDUCATION & SKILLS (COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS)

  • Good command of read and written English.
  • Have a certain ability to analyze and deal with problems.
  • Familiar with the production process of product design.
  • Education above junior college level.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • When carrying out this task, we need to stand or sit up, have flexible hands and feet, and have normal listening and speaking ability.
  • The ability of color judgment is needed. The color blind and the weak are not suitable for this work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • General factory working environment.
  • There may be business trips around Jiangxi Province, Guangdong Province, Hongkong, Shanghai and the surrounding areas.

We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous benefits. Plus, to keep things fun (because we are all kids at heart), we offer a host of team member activities and philanthropic efforts throughout the year and company-wide awards and recognition for a job well done!

Check out our website at www.kids2.com and our social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for more information and open positions in the career section.

Drug Free Workplace M/F/D/V

Skills Required

  • At least 10 years project development experience in toy industry
  • Familiar with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PRO/E, Freeform, Microsoft Office
  • Good command of read and written English
  • Familiar with hardware and assembly process
  • Certain ability to analyze and deal with problems
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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
545 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Kids2 is a global consumer goods company that designs products & holistic solutions to help early-stage parents and families create tiny wins that build bright futures. The Kids2™ brand portfolio includes the leading infant, baby, and toddler brands Baby Einstein™, Bright Starts™, and Ingenuity™. Headquartered in Atlanta, Kids2 spans globally with 12 offices in four continents serving customers in more than 90 countries and has been inventing and reinventing baby products for 50 years. Led by CEO Ryan Gunnigle, it operates with an agile start-up approach, which fosters the company's growing success.

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