Quality Engineer – Consumer Toys (Onsite Freelance)

24 Seven; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

24 Seven is seeking a freelance Product Quality Engineer for an onsite role in El Segundo, CA. You will collaborate with design, development, manufacturing, and R&D to ensure products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards from concept through launch and post-launch support.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, design validation, and cross-functional leadership across time zones, with travel to facilities as needed. Bachelor’s in engineering and hands-on quality experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, or quality environments.
• Familiarity with consumer products and quality methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in concept and design reviews, advising on safety, quality, regulatory compliance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop, maintain and improve design, engineering, and manufacturing standards using data and engineering principles.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements for consumer and children’s products.
• Identify safety and quality risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Create and maintain product specifications for performance, safety, reliability, and quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality tools (DFMEA/PFMEA)

Job description

24 Seven is seeking a freelance Product Quality Engineer for an onsite role in El Segundo, CA. You will collaborate with design, development, manufacturing, and R&D to ensure products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards from concept through launch and post-launch support.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, design validation, and cross-functional leadership across time zones, with travel to facilities as needed. Bachelor’s in engineering and hands-on quality experience required.