Lead Product Development Engineer

Location: Belagavi, India (Aequs Facility)
Work Arrangement: Onsite 4 days/week
Job Type: Full-Time
Employment: Mattel Technology & Innovation Center 

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 Opportunity: 

Lead Product Development Engineer stationed out Belagavi, India. As Mattel looks to grow its global manufacturing footprint you will be part of the newest product development team in India. With a wide range of manufacturing vendors across India your role will be to be facilitate the product engineering pilots, debug and production support in conjunction with the contract manufacturing vendors in addition to supporting new product introduction development activities. This is a high visibility position with a high level of autonomy which will benefit from a proactive approach. 

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Assist in the development, design and translation of product concepts to defined products/toys, including project management and resolving technical issues.
• Effectively partner with upfront development teams to launch new or resourced products in OEM plants.
• Drive debug, pilot & trouble shooting to assure products produced are meeting quality, cost & schedule.
• Drive process control & production line efficiency, minimize scrap rate and maintain quality.
• Identify value improvement and cost saving opportunities.
• Apply manufacturing knowledge in plastics, assembly techniques, molding processes, and integration of electronics to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Mentor and develop newer engineers, setting technical direction and reviewing designs to strengthen team expertise across mechanical and electro-mechanical domains.
• Champion value engineering and quality assurance initiatives, ensuring products meet brand objectives, safety regulations, and consumer expectations.
• Drive projects to meet business objectives on schedule.

What We’re Looking For: 

• BA/BS degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related discipline) preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience working in Product Engineering, Product Development or related field in toys or consumer products
• Good written English and ability to communicate clearly with a global development team
• Proven understanding of engineering principles, product lifecycle, and quality assurance.
• Extensive knowledge of plastic materials, molding, tooling, decoration, electronics, and assembly processes.
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Creo) and simulation tools
• Proven track record managing large, complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking mindset
• Working knowledge of FEA. Able to read and understand results
• Ability to positively interact and connect with a diverse group of individuals (e.g. Design, Marketing, Engineering, Model Makers, Manufacturing, Finance, Planning, etc.)
• Effective listening, influencing and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Travel required as needed International & Regional

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.

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.

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.

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