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 Opportunity
Mattel Brick Shop is seeking a Lead Product Development Engineer, located at our manufacturing plant in Monterey, to support the development of innovative construction toy products from concept through production. This role will lead engineering activities on complex projects, ensuring product designs meet requirements for quality, functionality, manufacturability, cost, and consumer experience.

Working closely with Product Development, Design, Quality, Packaging, and Manufacturing teams,



the Lead Product Engineer will drive project execution, coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners, and help bring exciting new building experiences to market.

What You’ll Do:
- Lead 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.
- Own Engineering Pilot (EP) and Final Engineering Pilot (FEP) builds, driving issue resolution and product readiness for 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.
- Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and support final product a

📌 Lead Prod Dev Engineer (Ciudad General Escobedo)
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📍 Ciudad General Escobedo