Product Development Engineer II

Mattel, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a focused, technical engineer to support and drive technical product innovation, translating concepts into manufacturable solutions. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with the New Product Development Team to move concepts through development lifecycles while meeting safety, quality, and financial targets.

In this role you will translate design visions into technical specs, create engineering BOMs, and provide guidance to tooling, plants and development houses.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in an Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in toys or consumer goods.
• Fundamental engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of plastic production processes and assembly techniques.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks or Creo).
• Understanding of ASTM and ISO toy industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback during concept stages to assess feasibility.
• Develop mechanisms and breadboard models for toy functionality.
• Create and manage the engineering BOM.
• Serve as the design liaison with dev houses, tooling and plants.
• Translate design vision into technical specs for development.
• Support product development activities and corrective action programs.

Skills

CAD software

FEA analysis

Statistical thinking

Manufacturing processes

Toy/product design understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

BOM tools

Job description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity:

This position is a focused, technical engineering role responsible for supporting and helping to drive technical product innovation and the development of creative new product concepts into manufacturable solutions. This position also provides project support to more senior engineers acting as mentors to help gain experience. This position serves as focal point for driving technical engineering solutions on new product concepts to ensure financial targets, schedule, and adherence to specified safety and quality standards. The position also drives Brand level value engineering and advanced product quality planning. The job role serves as a technical engineering liaison with Operations and collaborates with the cross functional New Product Development Team to support efficient flow of new product concepts through the new product development lifecycles. This job also supports team level corrective action programs administered by CPI.

What Your Impact Will Be

• 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.
• Creation of engineering BOM.
• Point of contact with dev houses, tooling and plants, providing design guidance (facilitated as needed by Program Execution teams).
• Assists in translating design vision for toy into technical specs that can be passed on to development houses, tooling, plants.
• Assists in definition of product function through Functional Spec.
• Performs routine engineering activities relative to various processes in product development.

What We’re Looking For

• BA/BS degree in an Engineering discipline preferred or equivalent work experience
• 2-5 years of experience in the toys or consumer goods industry
• Fundamental understanding of common Engineering principles and practices
• General understanding of toys including automation, tooling and materials, molding requirements, code and release, logistics robotics and sound
• General knowledge of plastic production processes and assembly techniques for plastic product
• Their thinking is guided by somewhat diversified procedures and specialized standards
• These jobs or roles are confronted with multiple choice situations, but through prior exposure or experience have learned which choice to apply to each situation
• Knowledge of various Raw materials; textiles, plastics, etc., in addition to the Manufacturing Process
• Experience and practice in CAD software (like SolidWorks or Creo).
• Working knowledge of FEA, able to read of understand results
• Understanding of Statistics and probabilities
• Awareness to toy industry norms and regulation (ASTM and ISO)
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
• The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

How We Work

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors

• We collaborate Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute We are a performance‑driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in‑class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award‑winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers .

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 without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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