Lead Quality Engineer, Flexible Business Models

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.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Implement the Quality and Compliance process for Mattel branded product sold and distributed through alternate channels (i.e., live events, promotional items, distribution only, etc).
• Evaluate product proposals to determine appropriate regulatory and Mattel internal requirements.
• Develop alternative design suggestions where necessary to meet compliance and/or safety requirements.
• Work with licensees and vendors to ensure product expectations and requirements are understood and met.
• Review and approve test results from 3rd party laboratories.
• Collaborate with the Regulations and Compliance Team to maintain awareness and knowledge of local, international and voluntary regulations, standards and proposals for product safety.
• Assist licensees and vendors in monitoring and controlling crucial processes for components and products.
• Travel (local and international) as needed to licensees, manufacturing facilities and Mattel offices to support the implementation of new business process.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
• 7-10 years experience in related field.
• Knowledgeable in quality assurance and defect prevention.
• Knowledgeable in global regulatory and industry standards for consumer products with an emphasis on children’s product compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with people at all levels.
• High standard of ethics and personal accountability.
• Establish strong working relationships in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to identify problems, suggest viable solutions and make decisions within the scope of responsibility.
• Sound technical and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $117,000 and $140,000.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations 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 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, MEGA and 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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

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, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. 

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