Associate Engineer, Vendor Quality

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

As the Associate Engineer, Vendor Quality, you will be responsible for performing routine quality-related tasks based on detailed instructions and established processes.

You will report to a Vendor Quality Manager based in China. 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Perform pre-shipment inspections when required
• Conduct self-inspections (e.g., IBV), including audit execution and follow-up on remediation actions under guidance
• Assist in Quality System Assessments and follow up on improvement actions with guidance
• Support root cause investigations, analysis, and determination of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including tracking effectiveness of implementation
• Collect, consolidate, and analyze quality data and maintain accurate records
• Study product features, manufacturing processes, and controls to support manufacturing risk assessments, and drive improvements with guidance
• Monitor manufacturing processes as needed
• Assist in driving improvements in Quality KPIs
• Support identification and timely reporting of vendor quality issues

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
• College or Higher Diploma in Engineering or related disciplines
• Basic proficiency in English (reading, writing, and spoken communication)
• Fundamental knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Familiarity with quality tools such as PFMEA, Cause-and-Effect Diagram, and 5 Whys analysis
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical thinking
• High level of integrity

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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