Sr Prod Dev Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.