Senior Quality Engineer - Toy Safety & Compliance

Mattel; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in El Segundo, CA to lead quality strategies across product development and manufacturing. You will shape validation plans, drive critical reviews, and ensure compliance with global toy safety standards.

In this role, you will mentor junior engineers, influence cross‑functional teams, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, performance, and consumer experience across our brand portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in quality engineering, product development, or manufacturing in consumer/ toy products preferred.
• Deep knowledge of global toy safety standards (ASTM F963, CPSIA, EN71) and related regs.
• Experience with internal labs and third‑party testing facilities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (plastics, textiles, electronics, packaging).
• Experience with QMS and quality documentation; proficiency in statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of PRDs/PCDs within eQMS aligned to safety, performance and brand expectations.
• Translate product concepts into validation strategies: mechanical, physical, chemical, and abuse testing.
• Lead design reviews and provide input on safety, durability, regulatory compliance, and user experience.
• Ensure compliance with global toy safety standards and effective communication to cross‑functional teams.
• Lead risk management activities (FMEA) and implement risk‑based strategies across products and processes.
• Analyze test results, consumer data, and field feedback to drive product and process improvements.
• Conduct complex investigations into product failures with root-cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Collaborate with internal labs and third‑party facilities to define testing strategies and review results.
• Embed quality requirements early in design with Design/Dev/Regulatory/Manufacturing cross‑function teams.
• Mentor junior engineers in problem‑solving and regulatory understanding.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in development, testing, and manufacturing.

Skills

Quality engineering

Leadership

Regulatory understanding

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Materials/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

QMS software

Job description

Mattel is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in El Segundo, CA to lead quality strategies across product development and manufacturing. You will shape validation plans, drive critical reviews, and ensure compliance with global toy safety standards.

In this role, you will mentor junior engineers, influence cross‑functional teams, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, performance, and consumer experience across our brand portfolio.