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 Team:

The HotWheels Remote Control (HW RC) PDE Team

Through dedicated efforts and strong collaboration with both internal and external partners over the past five years, the HW RC product line has evolved into one of the fastest-growing segments within the Hot Wheels brand and across Mattel.

The HW RC Product Development Engineering (PDE) team leads Remote Control projects for key brands, including Hot Wheels, Barbie, and other Portfolio categories. Working closely with partners, the team transforms product concepts into well-defined, market-ready products. This involves comprehensive project management, addressing technical challenges throughout development and production, and ensuring excellence in Quality, Cost, and Schedule execution.

The Opportunity:

Senior PDE, reports to Manager, PDE

With an increasing number of SKUs and growing product complexity year over year, the HW RC team is seeking experienced Senior Product Development Engineers (PDEs).

This role will lead project development from initial concept through to production, collaborating closely with internal and external partners to deliver innovative engineering solutions and maintain schedules. The position is critical to achieving Global Brand Team (GBT) objectives and driving category growth.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Lead product development Design and translate product concepts into defined products, managing projects and resolving technical issues throughout the process.
• Optimize cost Achieve competitive product costs by evaluating design options, tooling strategies, and manufacturing alternatives.
• Coordinate communication Gather, evaluate, and distribute information effectively to all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure process efficiency Communicate proactively to expedite and implement development and production processes.
• Manage schedules Create and maintain development timelines to meet project milestones.
• Vendor oversight Monitor and support external partners and vendors to ensure timely achievement of development goals.
• Quality and compliance Plan and control assigned products to meet requirements for Quality, Capacity, Cost, and Schedule.
• Production support Provide technical support during production start-up at manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in consumer goods fields. Rich experiences in Toys Industry are preferable.
• Technical Expertise

1. Extensive knowledge of high-complexity motorized mechanisms, modeling, tooling, programming, and battery configurations.
2. Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD and Pro/ENGINEER (Pro-E).

• Skills

1. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication abilities.
2. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, global environment.

• Quality & Compliance “Quality First” mindset with familiarity in international safety standards.
• Project Management Strong sense of scheduling and cost control.
• Language Good command of English, both written and spoken. Mandarin Chinese skills are highly desirable.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Additional Information

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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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.

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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.