Mechanical Engineer II

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team, leading the mechanical design and engineering of innovative consumer products from concept through production. In this role, you will use Creo CAD software to design functional and manufacturable components, mechanisms, and assemblies, ensuring alignment with performance, cost, and aesthetic goals. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, manufacturing partners, and external vendors to refine designs, coordinate prototyping, and support tooling and production readiness. This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer with strong expertise in CAD modeling, plastic part design, and injection molding processes. A proven track record in consumer product development and experience mentoring others are highly valued.

What You’ll Do

• Using Creo CAD software, work collaboratively to take new products from concept stage through tooling data release and production.
• Design parts for function, appearance, manufacturability, cost, and ease of assembly and design mechanisms, closures, seals, or anything pertaining to the function of the product.
• Devise and perform testing on prototypes, pre-production, and production products.
• Produce accurate and complete document packages to ensure design intent is carried through commercialization.
• Work with our Asian manufacturing partners and tooling shops to refine mechanical designs for manufacturability and ensure quality.
• Coordinate functional prototypes and appearance models of new products with third party partners.
• Work cross collaboratively to meet product performance and cost requirements and aid in customer documentation requirements.
• Use hands-on shop skills to build mock-ups, prototype mechanisms, and assemble models.
• Perform work under minimal supervision, and provide thoughtful insight on continued process improvements.

Who You Are

• 5+ years experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a related hard goods field, ideally in the consumer products industry
• Bachelor's degree is required, preference for a Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology degree
• Demonstrated excellence in CAD modeling software developing products (both mechanical design and styling surfaces); preference for PTC Creo or Fusion360
• Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail to ensure timely execution of projects and ability to set and prioritize goals 
• Working knowledge of injection molding plastic parts and injection molding tooling
• Experience dealing with overseas manufacturing factories preferred
• Capable of working well in a multi-disciplinary team environment with a high degree of collaboration
• Experience being a team lead or mentor to junior staff a plus

Benefits at Leapfrog

• 15 days Paid Time Off your first year, and an additional day each year thereafter (up to 25 days), as well as company paid sick days, holidays and parental leave options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as commuter benefits and additional voluntary benefits
• Annual bonus payouts for all salaried employees, and up to a 5% 401k match with no vesting period
• Summer Fridays - from Memorial Day to Labor Day enjoy half days every Friday

Learn more about life at Leapfrog and our benefits by visiting us at www.leapfrogbrands.com

Leapfrog is currently operating under a hybrid work model, and this position will report on site to our Lincoln Park office at least 2 days per week. Additional ad-hoc in office days may be required based on business needs. Please do not apply if you are not comfortable with a hybrid work model. 

Leapfrog Brands is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation for this position, and all new hires will be required to verify their employment eligibility through the DHS E-Verify program. 

Salary Band

$85,000-$95,000 plus bonus, full-time, salaried, exempt, hybrid

Please note: Most candidates can expect to be positioned within the low to mid-range of the designated compensation band. This approach is designed to set realistic expectations while providing employees with the opportunity for growth and development within their roles. Placement toward the higher end of the band may be considered based on relevant experience, specialized skills, and other qualifications.