Product Engineer

Company 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 product development engineering department at Mattel (Mattel Building Sets) participates in the design and development of construction toys. On our team, Engineers use their creativity and technical skills to create innovative, high-quality toys. Our experience in part design and plastic parts molding demonstrates the strong technical capabilities of our engineering team. At Mattel, you can count on colleagues who are available and eager to share their knowledge, helping you reach your full creative potential!

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

Under the Director of Product Development, the Product Engineering team is responsible for the integrity (safety, functionality, and reliability) of new products during the design and technical development stages. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with Product Designers, Project Managers and cross-functional partners in the production launch of products, ensuring the proper development of parts from initial design through to production.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Participate and evaluate the integrity of preliminary designs in collaboration with the design team;
• Work closely with designers to develop parts by defining the geometry, materials selection and tolerance to ensure compliance with internal and external standards;
• Revise and approve designs for submission for the tooling process;
• Approve the 2D and 3D production drawings under the guidance of the Engineering Manager;
• Define performance criteria for products with Designers;
• Follow up with external suppliers on mold manufacturing to ensure established deadlines are met, and communicate changes to Project Managers;
• Analyze parts produced from new molds and make recommendations to the tooling team meet performance criteria through final part approval;
• Provide technical support to the production group for the manufacturing of existing parts;
• Actively contribute to engineering initiatives aimed at improving development and production processes.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline;
• Minimum of one year of experience in an engineering role;
• Understanding of the design of plastic parts and injection moulds (asset);
• Mastery of the modelling software 3D SolidWorks or comparable CAD software;
• Excellent communication skills to ensure effective collaboration between the design and production groups;
• Ability to work under pressure to ensure that deadlines are met;
• Excellent ability to find practical technical solutions;
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently;
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Proficient with MS Office;
• Bilingual (French and English);
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
   

Additional Information

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. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

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.

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.

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

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 without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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