Lead Product Development Engineer

Lead Product Development Engineer stationed in Belagavi, India to support Mattel's product development and manufacturing partners across India. You will join the newest product development team in India, facilitating product engineering pilots, debugging and production support with contract manufacturers, and supporting new product introduction development activities. This high-visibility role offers autonomy and a proactive approach to delivering robust, scalable toys.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the development, design and translation of 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.
• Drive debug, pilot & trouble shooting to assure products produced are meeting quality, cost & schedule.
• Drive process control & production line efficiency, minimize scrap rate and maintain quality.
• Identify value improvement and cost saving opportunities.
• Apply manufacturing knowledge in plastics, assembly techniques, molding processes, and integration of electronics to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Mentor and develop newer engineers, setting technical direction and reviewing designs to strengthen team expertise across mechanical and electro-mechanical domains.
• Champion value engineering and quality assurance initiatives, ensuring products meet brand objectives, safety regulations, and consumer expectations.
• Drive projects to meet business objectives on schedule.

What We're Looking For

• BA/BS degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related discipline) preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience working in Product Engineering, Product Development or related field in toys or consumer products.
• Good written English and ability to communicate clearly with a global development team.
• Proven understanding of engineering principles, product lifecycle, and quality assurance.
• Extensive knowledge of plastic materials, molding, tooling, decoration, electronics, and assembly processes.
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Creo) and simulation tools.
• Proven track record managing large, complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking mindset.
• Working knowledge of FEA. Able to read and understand results.
• Ability to positively interact and connect with a diverse group of individuals (e.g. Design, Marketing, Engineering, Model Makers, Manufacturing, Finance, Planning, etc.).
• Effective listening, influencing and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Travel required as needed (International & Regional).