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, entertain 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 Product Development Department is responsible for turning creative concepts into tangible, high-quality products that delight consumers and drive brand growth. We manage the end-to-end development process, collaborating closely with design, engineering, sourcing, and marketing teams to ensure every product meets aesthetic, functional, cost, and safety standards. The position focuses on new product introductions, improving yields and maintaining quality for all assigned products to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.

The Opportunity:

Mattel Brick Shop is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to support the development of innovative construction toy products from concept through production. Working closely with Product Development, Design, Quality, Packaging, and Manufacturing teams, you will help ensure products meet requirements for quality, performance, manufacturability, and cost while supporting successful launches to market.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Support the engineering development of construction toy products from concept through production launch.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners throughout the development process.
• Manage Engineering Pilot (EP) and Final Engineering Pilot (FEP) builds, helping to identify and resolve complex technical issues before production.
• Manage prototype and production sample builds, incorporating design, engineering, and quality feedback.
• Review engineering documentation, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy and completeness.
• Support tooling development, mold qualification, and production readiness activities.
• Track project milestones and follow up on action items to support on-time delivery.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to support product approvals and production sign-off.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, cost, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Coach and guide junior engineers, if needed.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in product engineering, product development, building set development, or a related industry.
• Understanding of product development and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of plastic part design, tooling, and injection molding is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering drawing/CAD tools.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally, including Asia, as required.

Additional Information

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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 company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.