Sr Mgr, PD Engineering

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.

Mattel Brick Shop is looking for a Senior Manager, Product Development, to lead our Product Development team in Monterrey, Mexico. In this role, you will drive the development of innovative construction toy products from concept through production, partnering closely with Design, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products that delight consumers worldwide.

You will play a critical leadership role in building technical capabilities, driving engineering excellence, and ensuring products are optimized for quality, manufacturability, cost, and performance.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Product Development team.; Drive end-to-end product development from concept through production launch.; Partner with cross-functional teams to translate product concepts into manufacturable solutions.; Establish and improve product development processes, standards, and best practices.; Collaborate with global stakeholders, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to resolve technical challenges and deliver projects on time.; Support tooling development, production readiness, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.; Ensure products meet Mattel's quality, safety, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering,; 10+ years of experience in product development, engineering, or technical project management within toys, consumer products, or related industries.; 5+ years of people leadership experience managing technical teams.; Strong understanding of product development, plastic part design, tooling, and manufacturing processes.; Experience leading products from concept through production.; Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.; Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.; Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and developing great consumer products.