Program development Jobs in Torrance, CA

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 fans, entertain audiences 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.

The Opportunity:

Mattel is seeking a Development Program Management Associate II – Color in El Segundo, CA. This role supports the execution of product development programs with a focus on standardizing how color is defined, managed, and executed across Design, Development, and Manufacturing. The position plays a key role in ensuring that color libraries, specifications, and workflows are consistently applied across projects, helping improve efficiency, reduce iteration, and support scalable product development. This role is a program management position with a specialized focus, not a color engineering role.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Manage the use and maintenance of color libraries, standards, and documentation across programs
• Establish color-related workflows and ensure they are followed consistently and that information is complete, organized, and accessible
• Support multiple product development programs by ensuring color requirements and specifications are clearly defined and communicated from early concept through production
• Work closely with Design and Development teams to facilitate early decisions on color selection, reuse, and feasibility
• Coordinate with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing teams, including travel to Asia, to ensure accurate execution of color intent
• Track and manage color-related deliverables, approvals, and risks within program schedules
• Ensure color-related activities align with overall program timelines and support on-time product delivery
• Act as a liaison between El Segundo teams and overseas partners to support clear communication of color intent and requirements
• Review samples and help identify issues related to color consistency, manufacturability, and quality, escalating when needed
• Support resolution of color-related issues by coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and driving timely closure
• Support decision-making by organizing and presenting clear color-related information, options, and risks to cross-functional teams
• Own color-related workstreams within assigned programs, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and meet program requirements
• Contribute to improving processes and tools that support efficient and repeatable color execution across programs

What We’re Looking For:

• BA/BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial) or related discipline
• 2+ years of experience in program management, product development, or manufacturing environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, make decisions, and solve problems effectively
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Comfortable working with global cross-functional teams, including overseas partners
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across Design, Development, and Manufacturing teams
• Comfortable working with systems, data, and structured workflows
• Ability to identify issues, escalate appropriately, and support resolution
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technical domains and apply them in a program context
• Willingness to travel internationally, including to Asia manufacturing locations

Preferred:

• Experience in consumer products or product development
• Exposure to manufacturing processes such as plastics, coatings, or assembly
• Experience working with overseas manufacturing teams or suppliers
• Interest in color, materials, and product appearance

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

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How We Work:
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• 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.