Product Development Engineer II
Core
Technical engineering role driving product innovation and developing creative toy concepts into manufacturable solutions.
Role type
Product Development Engineer II
Builds
New toy mechanisms, breadboard models, and engineering BOMs for Mattel brands.
Domain
Consumer goods / Toys
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
CAD (SolidWorks, Creo), FEA analysis, statistics and probability, plastic production processes, assembly techniques, raw materials knowledge (textiles, plastics), toy industry regulations (ASTM, ISO), functional specification definition.
Preferred skills
BA/BS in Engineering, 2-5 years experience in toys or consumer goods.
Technologies
SolidWorks, Creo
Responsibilities
Provide feasibility feedback to design and product managers; assist in developing new mechanisms and creating breadboard models; create engineering BOMs; act as liaison with development houses, tooling, and plants; translate design vision into technical specs; define product function through functional specs; perform routine engineering activities in product development.
Seniority
Mid-level IC