Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Under the supervision of the Product Engineering Manager, the Product Engineer is responsible for the integrity (safety, functionality and dependability) of new products during the design and technical development stages. The person appointed for the position will closely collaborate with Product Designers, Project Managers and various collaborators in the implementation of the production process for products to ensure the proper development of parts, from the design phase all the way through the production process.

WHAT YOUR IMPACT WILL BE: 

• Evaluate the integrity of preliminary designs with the design group;
• Closely collaborate with designers for the development of parts by establishing the shape, choice of materials and tolerance to ensure that internal and external standards are met;
• Revise and approve designs for submission for the tooling process;
• Create 2D drawings, prelim 3D drawings, and approve 3D production drawings under the supervision of the Product Engineering Manager
• Define performance criteria for products with Designers;
• Follow up with various external suppliers on the manufacturing of molds to ensure the established deadline is met; communicate all changes to Project Managers;
• Analyze the first parts produced for new molds; make recommendations to external suppliers in order to respect performance criteria, all the way through to the final approval of parts;
• Provide support to the production group for the manufacturing of existing parts;
• Actively participate in various engineering projects related to improving our development and production processes

Qualifications

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline;
• Understanding of the design of plastic parts and injection moulds (asset);
• Basic Proficiencies in: SolidWorks or Creo Elements/Pro
• Excellent communication skills to ensure linkage 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 in a team and also work independently;
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once;
• Proficient with MS Office;

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK HERE: We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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 HYBRID WORK

We embrace a hybrid work model to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where everyone can deliver on our shared purpose and realize their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with tech-enabled hybrid work, our focus is to provide flexibility while enabling collaboration for moments that matter.

WHO WE ARE:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022. Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers. Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.