Senior Quality Engineer - Toys Safety & Innovation

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

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer in El Segundo, CA, to lead quality strategies across doll products. You will translate design intent into robust testing plans, perform risk-based analyses, and drive cross-functional quality improvements throughout development and manufacturing.

The role demands strong collaboration with Design, Packaging, Regulations, and Labs. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in quality engineering within consumer products, deep knowledge of global toy safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field; 5+ years in quality engineering.
• Strong knowledge of toy safety standards (ASTM F963, CPSIA, EN71, etc.).
• Experience with internal labs and third-party testing laboratories.
• Proficiency in data analysis and root cause tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of product quality documentation and validation strategies.
• Translate product concepts into robust validation plans, including testing across materials and processes.
• Lead risk assessments (FMEA) and implement corrective actions across programs.
• Collaborate with Design, Development, Packaging, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to embed quality early.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement across development and manufacturing.

Skills

Quality engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Mentoring

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Materials/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

QMS

Job description

Mattel is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer in El Segundo, CA, to lead quality strategies across doll products. You will translate design intent into robust testing plans, perform risk-based analyses, and drive cross-functional quality improvements throughout development and manufacturing.

The role demands strong collaboration with Design, Packaging, Regulations, and Labs. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in quality engineering within consumer products, deep knowledge of global toy safety