Senior Product Development Engineer

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Product Development Department seeks Senior Product Development Engineer based in Hai Phong, Vietnam. This position reports directly to the Product Development Manager. In this role, the engineer will support the end-to-end development of new toys and products, collaborating closely with design, engineering, and quality teams... to bring innovative concepts to life.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Develop, design and translate 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.

• Leading the vendors and OEMs on the processes and product development.

• Involve in debug, pilot & trouble shooting to assure products produced are meeting quality, cost & schedule.

• Involve in process control & production line efficiency, minimize scrap rate and maintain quality.

• Identify value improvement and cost saving opportunities.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• University or Technical College graduate with major in Mechanical, industrial or other relevant engineering disciplines.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in product development / manufacturing sectors, prefer in Toys industry/ household applicant / consumer product / injection plastic.

• Fairly good spoken & listening English. Good written English. Ability to speak basic Mandarin is an advantage.

• Basic PC knowledge & 2D / 3D drafting techniques.

• Positive attitude to continuous personal development.

• Frequent local travelling is required, approx. 1 to 2 hrs. distance away from office.

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.

Additional Information

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.