About the role
Company Description
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
Job Description
Mattel Brick Shop is looking for a Senior Manager, Product Development, to lead our Product Development team in Monterrey, Mexico. In this role, you will drive the development of innovative construction toy products from concept through production, partnering closely with Design, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products that delight consumers worldwide.
You will play a critical leadership role in building technical capabilities, driving engineering excellence, and ensuring products are optimized for quality, manufacturability, cost, and performance.
What You’ll Do
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Product Development team.
Drive end-to-end product development from concept through production launch.
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate product concepts into manufacturable solutions.
Establish and improve product development processes, standards, and best practices.
Collaborate with global stakeholders, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to resolve technical challenges and deliver projects on time.
Support tooling development, production readiness, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure products meet Mattel's quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
Who We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in engineering,
10+ years of experience in product development, engineering, or technical project management within toys, consumer products, or related industries.
5+ years of people leadership experience managing technical teams.
Strong understanding of product development, plastic part design, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
Experience leading products from concept through production.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and developing great consumer products.
Additional Information
What It’s Like to Work Here
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.
Who We Are
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 create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO 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, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities