Hybrid Product Development Engineer I — Toy Innovation

Mattel, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a focused, technically skilled engineer to drive product innovation and manufacturability from concept through NPD lifecycles. You will mentor under senior engineers and support CPI corrective actions while engaging Operations and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes learning Mattel processes, with a path toward developing new product concepts within established pathways and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in an Engineering discipline preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in the toys or consumer goods industry preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of common Engineering principles and practices.
• General knowledge of plastic production processes and assembly techniques for plastic products.
• Somewhat diversified procedures and specialized standards guide their thinking.
• Knowledge of various raw materials; textiles, plastics, etc., in addition to the Manufacturing Process.
• Knowledge and experience in CAD Software (like SolidWorks or Creo).
• Understanding of Statistics and probabilities.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

Responsibilities

• Provides feedback to design & PMs during initial concept stages to determine feasibility of planned toy.
• Assists with the development of new mechanisms to achieve toy functionality goals. Assists with the creation of breadboard models as and when needed.
• Assists in the creation of engineering BOM.
• Assists in translating design vision for toy into technical specs that can be passed on to development houses, tooling, and plants.
• Assists in the definition of product function through Functional Spec.
• Performs standardized engineering tasks guided by instructions and guidelines.
• Emphasis on learning to incorporate Mattel's processes, procedures and practices with knowledge acquired through formal education or professional experience.
• Primarily works on products in established pathway.
• Communicate and cooperate with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Engineering basics

Statistics knowledge

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a focused, technically skilled engineer to drive product innovation and manufacturability from concept through NPD lifecycles. You will mentor under senior engineers and support CPI corrective actions while engaging Operations and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes learning Mattel processes, with a path toward developing new product concepts within established pathways and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.