This role is part of the Mattel Hot Wheels Remote Control (RC) Product Development Engineering (PDE) China Shenzhen team, which manages RC projects for major Mattel brands like Hot Wheels, Barbie, and Action Figures. The position leads product development from concept to production, working with both internal teams and external partners to create innovative engineering solutions and keep projects on track to support business growth.
Job Description- Leading front-end product design & development, collaborating with US and local design & development teams and outside vendors to translate initial concepts to manufacturable products.
- Building up standard design; platform; structure; modules and manufacturing process etc. to optimize cost effective design solutions. Digitalizing standard design elements to cope with the company’s D3 initiative.
- Exploring new industry technologies and translating to product designs, innovative thinking throughout design & development cycles.
- Smart Manufacturing – Team up with internal & external stakeholders to optimize manufacturing efficiency; value engineering and quality first measurements etc.
- Coaching / Sharing with local PDE team for further developments.
- Defining the short-term and long-term objectives and quantify improvement measures
- Optimizing cost: Achieve competitive product costs by evaluating design options, tooling strategies, and manufacturing alternatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum 15 years of hands-on experience in product design and development—preferably within high-complexity radio control (RC) categories
- Deep expertise in motorized mechanisms, mechanical modeling, tooling, programming, and battery systems
- Proficient in industry-standard design software, including AutoCAD and Pro/ENGINEER (Pro-E)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent organizational and communication abilities
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and globally connected environment
- Self-starter who delivers results—even under pressure and with minimal supervision
- Quality-focused mindset with knowledge of international safety and compliance standards
- Solid project management skills, especially in scheduling and cost control
- Fluent in written English; strong verbal communication is a plus
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum 15 years of hands-on experience in product design and development
- Deep expertise in motorized mechanisms, mechanical modeling, tooling, programming, and battery systems
- Proficient in industry-standard design software, including AutoCAD and Pro/ENGINEER (Pro-E)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent organizational and communication abilities
- Quality-focused mindset with knowledge of international safety and compliance standards
- Solid project management skills, especially in scheduling and cost control
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage is paired with an Employee Assistance Program, mindfulness tools, and on‑site fitness centers at key locations. Recent updates add a company‑paid at‑home cancer‑screening program for those enrolled in medical plans.
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What We Do
We are a purpose driven company with a mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it. 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 engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High 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 and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in more than 35 locations and our products are sold in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. 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.
