Sr Prod Dev Engineer - Hot wheel Remote Control Team

About the role

Senior PDE, reports to Manager, PDE With an increasing number of SKUs and growing product complexity year over year, the HW RC team is seeking experienced Senior Product Development Engineers (PDEs). This role will lead project development from initial concept through to production, collaborating closely with internal and external partners to deliver innovative engineering solutions and maintain schedules. The position is critical to achieving Global Brand Team (GBT) objectives and driving category growth. What Your Impact Will Be: Lead product development : Design and translate product concepts into defined products, managing projects and resolving technical issues throughout the process. Optimize cost : Achieve competitive product costs by evaluating design options, tooling strategies, and manufacturing alternatives. Coordinate communication : Gather, evaluate, and distribute information effectively to all relevant stakeholders. Ensure process efficiency : Communicate proactively to expedite and implement development and production processes. Manage schedules : Create and maintain development timelines to meet project milestones. Vendor oversight : Monitor and support external partners and vendors to ensure timely achievement of development goals. Quality and compliance : Plan and control assigned products to meet requirements for Quality, Capacity, Cost, and Schedule. Production support : Provide technical support during production start-up at manufacturing partners. Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the

Requirements

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience : Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in consumer goods fields. Rich experiences in Toys Industry are preferable.
• Technical Expertise :
• Extensive knowledge of high-complexity motorized mechanisms, modeling, tooling, programming, and battery configurations.
• Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD and Pro/ENGINEER (Pro-E).
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, global environment.
• Quality & Compliance : "Quality First" mindset with familiarity in international safety standards.
• Project Management : Strong sense of scheduling and cost control.
• Language : Good command of English, both written and spoken. Mandarin Chinese skills are highly desirable.
• 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.

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Additional Information

The Team: The Hot Wheels Remote Control (HW RC) PDE Team Through dedicated efforts and strong collaboration with both internal and external partners over the past five years, the HW RC product line has evolved into one of the fastest-growing segments within the Hot Wheels brand and across Mattel. The HW RC Product Development Engineering (PDE) team leads Remote Control projects for key brands, including Hot Wheels, Barbie, and other Portfolio categories. Working closely with partners, the team transforms product concepts into well-defined, market-ready products. This involves comprehensive project management, addressing technical challenges throughout development and production, and ensuring excellence in Quality, Cost, and Schedule execution.

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