Manager, Quality Validation Engineering

103644278; New York (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k match

Equity in Mammoth Brands

Flexible time off

Job summary

Mammoth Brands is seeking a Quality Engineering Validation Manager to lead quality standards, inspection protocols, and validation for new Soft and Hard Products across its brands including Lume, Mando, and Harry’s. You will drive tooling validation, component development, and finished goods production, partnering with R&D, Packaging, and Supply Chain to ensure top quality and manufacturability.

You will oversee qualification plans, deploy robust quality tools, and guide validation from pilot to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance.
• Experience with polymers and packaging components (aerosols, pumps, closures, bottles, tubes).
• Knowledge of injection molding, extrusion blow molding technologies and capabilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and defend technical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of quality standards and validation plans for new products.
• Own qualification and inspection plans (IQ/OQ/PQ) for hard and soft packaging.
• Deploy quality tools: FMEA, control plans, SPC, DOE to drive consistency across supply chain.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup of new manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage CAPAs to meet quality standards during launches and production.

Skills

Quality engineering

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality or related

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

MatLab

MINITAB

Job description

About Lume and Mando

Founded in 2017, Lume is a transformative personal care brand on a mission to normalize body odor beyond pits and provide people with outrageously effective solutions so they don’t have to think twice about odor. We are pioneers of the whole body deodorant category, with a portfolio of odor-blocking products including anti‑perspirants, aluminum‑free deodorants, body washes, body creams, cleansing bars and laundry sprays. Lume products are OB/GYN developed, made with skin‑safe ingredients that are gentle enough for the most sensitive parts and often referred to as “life‑changing” by our customers. In late 2022, we launched a men’s line called Mando, bringing our expertise to the men’s personal care category. From whole body deodorants to body washes, our product offerings arm men with the confidence to show up as their best selves as they move about their busy day.

Lume and Mando are part of Mammoth Brands, the modern CPG company behind category‑leading brands Harry’s, Flamingo, Lume, Mando, and Coterie. Driven by a mission to “Create Things People Like More,” the company is creating a new model—and home—for brands, founders, and talent looking to solve unmet needs, improve peoples’ lives and ultimately change the status quo. Even as we grow, we take extra care to maintain the small, scrappy, entrepreneurial culture that helped to get us where we are today: a company that people like more, that better serves its customers, employees, and community. Mammoth Brands is committed to making a positive impact and donated over $20 million through our network of nonprofit partners to date.

We build brands that move fast and think big — and we hire people who are curious about AI, willing to experiment with it in their day‑to‑day work, and excited to accelerate what’s possible. We prioritize giving our team the tools, training, and space to build real fluency, so you grow alongside the technology and help shape how we use it.

About the team

The Quality Engineering Team is responsible for the development and implementation of all of Mammoth Brands quality standards, inspection protocols and ALL of the manufacturing processes which includes molding and finished goods production. The team works closely with the Packaging and R&D teams to validate all new component molds and formula production from concept through Mass Production. As we continue to expand into new categories, the Quality team will be an instrumental partner in supporting new exciting innovation and brand success.

About the role

As a Quality Engineering Validation Manager you will lead the development and execution of quality standards, inspection protocols, and validation plans for new Soft Products and Hard Products at Harry’s, Flamingo, Lume, and Mando. You’ll own the validation of new tooling, component development, and finished goods production ensuring we deliver high-quality products that delight our customers. You will work cross‑functionally across internal teams and externally with global manufacturing partners to support new product launches, troubleshoot quality issues, and improve both product design and manufacturing processes. This is a high-impact role that sits at the heart of innovation, manufacturing, and customer experience. As we expand our Quality Management System and the Global Quality footprint across the organization, you will have the opportunity to impact our systems and processes, as well as have room for growth and development.

What you will accomplish

• Manage new tooling from pilot through mass production, develop secondary tooling for supply chain capacity, and optimize/standardize manufacturing processes using SPC and quality data.
• Own qualification and inspection plans (IQ, OQ, PQ) for both hard and soft product packaging, including fill‑line qualification at third‑party manufacturers.
• Deploy quality tools including process mapping, FMEA, control plans, MSA/GRR, SPC, and DOE to drive consistency and compliance across the supply chain.
• Expand internal and external testing capabilities, draft product/package test plans, and analyze and interpret results to ensure requirements are met.
• Lead the commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup of new manufacturing and packaging equipment from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commercial production.
• Conduct supplier audits, manage CAPAs, monitor performance metrics, and ensure suppliers meet Mammoth Brands’ quality standards during both launch and ongoing production.
• Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations, driving effective CAPA to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate technical risks using tolerancing and stack‑up analysis, and develop clear mitigation plans in partnership with R&D and Supply Chain.
• Support advanced product quality planning to ensure smooth integration of new products into operations, owning finished goods specifications.
• Serve as the voice of the customer across product development, partnering with R&D, Package Engineering, and suppliers to design quality in while improving manufacturability and reducing costs.
• Participate in program retrospectives and lead ongoing initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and supply chain performance.
• Travel (Domestic and International), up to 40%.

This should describe you

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field (e.g. Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering)
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance, preferably within a consumer goods environment.
• Having knowledge of mechanical properties of polymers and packaging components such as aerosols, pumps, closures, bottles, and tubes.
• Robust knowledge of injection molding, EBM (extrusion blow molding), ISBM (injection stretch blow molding) technologies and their capabilities.
• Honest, direct, and able to articulate and defend technical recommendations and decisions as well as communicate clearly with cross functional teams.
• Experience in Tolerance and Stack Analysis of new product and package designs
• Experience using Statistical Analytic tools in manufacturing and making data‑driven decisions.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) is a strong plus.
• Familiar with programs and programming of LabVIEW, MatLab, MiniTab or similar.

Here’s who you’ll work with

• Reporting to the Senior Director of Quality
• Working on the Global Quality team, which is part of the Harry’s, Flamingo, Lume, and Mando Supply Chain team
• Working closely with Program Management, Product Design Engineering, Package Engineering, Design, and Global Supply. You will also work closely with our Asia Pacific Office team and our suppliers around the world.
• Externally, you will work with printing and decorating suppliers, contract manufacturing and filling sites, and component suppliers around the world.

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Mammoth Brands
• Flexible time off and working hours
• L&D stipend
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years
• 20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from our family of brands

The Mammoth Brands' working model is in‑office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our beautiful 70,000 square foot SoHo office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays, and fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks everyday. Can’t forget the free products and the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom!

We can’t quantify all of the intangible things we think you’ll love about working at Mammoth Brands, like the exciting challenges we tackle, the smart and humble team you’ll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive set of benefits and our equity program. The base salary hiring range for this position is $132,000-$160,000, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate’s location, skill level and experience.

Mammoth Brands is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.

Mammoth Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, arrest/conviction record, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, credit history immigration status, unemployment status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Mammoth Brands' commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

If visa sponsorship is required for work authorization, please note that Mammoth Brands in collaboration with immigration counsel will manage and submit all necessary legal filings on behalf of the candidate.