Toy Product Development Engineer II — Innovate & Build

Mattel

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mattel in El Segundo, CA is seeking a focused, technically oriented engineer to drive technical product innovation and translate concepts into manufacturable solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, develop engineering BOMs, and ensure design specs meet safety and quality standards while aligning with project timelines and cost targets.

This role requires CAD proficiency, knowledge of materials, plastics processing, and familiarity with ASTM/ISO toy

Qualifications

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, materials, molding requirements, code 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 agrowth 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.
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.