Lead Prod Dev Engineer (Product Development)

Location: Monterrey, Mexico, at the manufacturing plant in Escobedo. The role requires international travel, including Asia, as needed.

Company

hirify.global is a global toy company creating construction toys, entertainment products, and play experiences through brands including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, and MEGA.

What you will do

• Lead engineering development of construction toy products from concept through production launch.
• Coordinate development activities with Product Development, Design, Quality, Packaging, Manufacturing, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Own Engineering Pilot and Final Engineering Pilot builds, drive issue resolution, and assess production readiness.
• Manage prototype and production sample builds while incorporating design, engineering, and quality feedback.
• Review engineering documentation, drawings, and Bills of Materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Support tooling development, mold qualification, technical issue resolution, final product approval, and production readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in product engineering, product development, or building set development.
• Experience leading products from concept through production.
• Knowledge of plastic part design, tooling, injection molding, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong project engineering, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering drawing/CAD tools.
• Fluent English and Spanish are required.

Nice to have

• Experience working with Asian suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment built around shared values, teamwork, and partnership.
• Focus on innovation, new ideas, and challenging conventional approaches.
• Performance-driven culture emphasizing accountability, ownership, and high-quality outcomes.
• Opportunity to contribute to products and experiences that support children’s development through play.