Product Development Engineer II

jobr.pro; Belagavi District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel India in Belagavi is seeking a Product Development Engineer II to support product engineering pilots, debug and production support with contract manufacturers. You will manage projects, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to new product introduction efforts.

The role emphasizes quality, cost control, and schedule adherence across plastics, molding, electronics, and assembly processes. Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/Creo), knowledge of FEA, and experience in toys or consumer

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing) or related field.
• 2+ years in Product Engineering, Product Development or related field in toys/consumer products.
• Strong written English and ability to communicate with a global team.
• Understanding of engineering principles, product lifecycle, and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of plastics, molding, tooling, electronics, and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, design and translation of concepts to defined products/toys and manage projects.
• Partner with upfront development teams to launch new products in OEM plants.
• Drive debug, pilot and troubleshooting to ensure quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Improve process control, line efficiency and reduce scrap while maintaining quality.
• Identify value improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Apply manufacturing knowledge to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality assurance

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Communication (English)

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

FEA

CAD/Simulation tools

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Product Development Engineer II stationed out of Belagavi. As Mattel looks to grow its global manufacturing footprint you will be part of the newest product development team in India. With a wide range of manufacturing vendors across India your role will be to facilitate the product engineering pilots, debug and production support in conjunction with the contract manufacturing vendors in addition to supporting new product introduction development activities. This is a high visibility position with a high level of autonomy which will benefit from a proactive approach.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Assist in the development, design and translation of product concepts to defined products/toys, including project management and resolving technical issues.
• Effectively partner with upfront development teams to launch new or resourced products in OEM plants.
• Drive debug, pilot & troubleshooting to assure products produced are meeting quality, cost & schedule.
• Drive process control & production line efficiency, minimize scrap rate and maintain quality.
• Identify value improvement and cost saving opportunities.
• Apply manufacturing knowledge in plastics, assembly techniques, molding processes, and integration of electronics to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Participate in value engineering and quality assurance initiatives, ensuring products meet brand objectives, safety regulations, and consumer expectations.
• Drive projects to meet business objectives on schedule.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• BA/BS degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related discipline) preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience working in Product Engineering, Product Development or related field in toys or consumer products.
• Good written English and ability to communicate clearly with a global development team.
• General Understanding of engineering principles, product lifecycle, and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of plastic materials, molding, tooling, decoration, electronics, and assembly processes.
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Creo) and simulation tools is preferred.
• Proven track record managing multiple projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and critical thinking mindset.
• Working knowledge of FEA. Able to read and understand results.
• Ability to positively interact and connect with a diverse group of individuals (e.g., Design, Marketing, Engineering, Model Makers, Manufacturing, Finance, Planning, etc.).
• Effective listening, influencing and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Travel required as needed International & Regional.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.