Company Description 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…
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$26k–$35k/mo
Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 111d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the front-end design and development of RC products from concept to production for major brands. Optimize manufacturing efficiency and cost-effective design solutions while coaching the local engineering team.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering with at least 15 years of experience in high-complexity RC product design. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Pro-E, along with strong project management and English communication skills, is essential.
Full job description
Company Description
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.
Qualifications
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
We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1945
Headquarters
El Segundo, California
LinkedIn followers
672,872
Total funding
$600M
We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
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 play 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, 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 is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators.
Offices: 333 Continental Blvd, El Segundo, California 90245, US
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