Project Quality Engineer - Licensing

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, entertain 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

What Your Impact Will Be:

As a Project Quality Engineer for Licensing, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring quality and compliance on the branded toys and consumer products sold by licensees throughout LATAM. You will be accountable for:

• Evaluating product concepts to determine appropriate requirements and oversight.
• Working with licensees and 3rd party laboratories to conduct safety evaluations and provide product specifications to ensure product expectations and requirements are understood and met.
• Working with licensees to develop alternative designs where necessary to meet specification and/or safety requirements.
• Reviewing and approving test results from licensees and 3rd party laboratories.
• Auditing licensees to verify compliance with regulatory requirements, Mattel requirements, and Mattel procedures.
• Maintaining awareness and knowledge of local, international and voluntary regulations, standards and proposals for product safety.
• Assisting licensees in monitoring and controlling crucial processes for components critical to safety of the product.
• Traveling (local and international) as needed to licensees, manufacturing facilities and Mattel offices to support training and product approval process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related field or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
• High standard of ethics and personal accountability.
• Knowledgeable in quality assurance and defect prevention.
• Knowledgeable in regulatory and industry standards, ideally for toys and children’s products worldwide, with an emphasis on Mercosur countries.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Ability to perform in a multi-functional team environment.
• Ability to identify problems, suggest viable solutions and make decisions within the scope of responsibility.
• Sound technical and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

What It’s Like to Work Here

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.

Who We Are

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl,