Staff, Quality Engineer

Extensive experience working across global supply chains and regulatory environments.

Proven track record of driving enterprise-level quality improvement.

Deep and broad knowledge of global toy and consumer product regulations.

Proven ability to influence at executive and enterprise levels.

Demonstrated ability to lead global initiatives and drive organizational change.

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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:

Mattel is seeking a Staff Quality Engineer to provide enterprise-level technical leadership and shape the global quality strategy across brands, regions, and product categories.

This role serves as a subject matter expert and strategic leader, driving standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement in quality systems, product safety, and engineering practices.

The Staff Quality Engineer influences global decisions, partners with senior leadership, and establishes long-term strategies to ensure best-in-class product quality and consumer safety.

Define and drive global quality strategy, standards, and best practices across all brands, product categories, and regions.

Establish and evolve enterprise-wide frameworks for Product Requirements Documents, Product Characterization Documents, validation, and risk management.

Serve as a subject matter expert in global toy safety regulations, driving proactive compliance strategies and engagement with regulatory bodies and industry groups.

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.

The Team:

The Quality Engineering team partners with Product Design, Development, and Manufacturing to ensure all toys and consumer products meet Mattel’s standards for safety, compliance, durability, and play performance. The team supports products from concept through production and post-market, working closely with global manufacturing partners and internal and external laboratories. We leverage data, consumer insights, and real-world use conditions to ensure products are safe, compliant, and built to withstand how kids actually play with them.